THE TASTE OF VICTORY
Our 2020 chili cook-off season is here! Good luck to all cooks and congratulations to the winners. We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 World Championship Chili Cook-off next fall.
| Date | Cook-off | Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th Place | 5th Place | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-16-20 | 17th Annual Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | George Rives | Jill Goldberg | Greg Virant | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-16-20 | 17th Annual Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Robin Seuferer | Tonya Jester | Rena Jones | Rodney Jones | Mary Cannon | WCCC 2020 |
| 02-16-20 | 17th Annual Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Bob Hall | Michael Goodman | Gary Ballweg | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-16-20 | 17th Annual Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cook-off | Veggie | Robin Seuferer | Tom Calvert | Bennat Idiculla | Rodney Jones | WCCC 2020 | |
| 02-09-20 | Palmetto State II Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Veni Miller | Parvangada Bojappa | David Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-09-20 | Palmetto State II Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Bobby Gosnell | Mike Singleton | Sarah Singleton | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-09-20 | Palmetto State II Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Michael Freedman | Sarah Singleton | Don Cullum | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-08-20 | Destin2Shine Cook-off & Car, Truck & Bike Show | Traditional Red | Allen Case | Scott Sprouse | Don Sprouse | Local 2020 | ||
| 02-08-20 | Destin2Shine Cook-off & Car, Truck & Bike Show | Homestyle | Scott Sprouse | Mike Powers | dalva fagundes | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-08-20 | Palmetto State Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Stephen Smith | John Blackwell | Dicky Thorpe | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 02-08-20 | Palmetto State Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Don Cullum | Larry Weltikol | Sarah Singleton | Judith Omerza | WCCC 2020 | |
| 02-08-20 | Palmetto State Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Judith Omerza | Dicky Thorpe | Larry Weltikol | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 01-25-20 | Meadowlands Racetrack Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Nathan Gramm | Chris Johnson | Laura Stoessel | Anthony Cucurullo | Joseph Callahan | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-25-20 | Meadowlands Racetrack Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Gregory Farm | Robert Quinones | Jarron Smith | Anne Marie Malone | WCCC 2020 | |
| 01-19-20 | 22nd Annual Winterfreeze Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | James S Weller | Rena Jones | Lloyd Weir | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 01-19-20 | 22nd Annual Winterfreeze Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Tom Calvert | Rena Jones | Lisa Black | Julie Netser | Donna Foshee | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-19-20 | 22nd Annual Winterfreeze Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Darin Jester | Gary Ballweg | Julie Netser | Lynn Kost Virant | WCCC 2020 | |
| 01-19-20 | 22nd Annual Winterfreeze Chili Cook-off | Veggie | Tonya Jester | Tom Calvert | Rena Jones | Gary Ballweg | Donna Foshee | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-18-20 | KISS Country Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Elizabeth Phelps | Robert Shoop | Jessica Kane | Shelley Sarros | Anthony Goldberg | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-18-20 | KISS Country Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Freddie Terribile | Harris Katz | Mike Powers | Donald Watters | Sandra Cigalotti | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-11-20 | Raising Cane, A Sweet & Spicy Event | Traditional Red | Andrew Perry | Jonathan Everin | Mike Powers | Larry Weltikol | John Blackwell | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-11-20 | Raising Cane, A Sweet & Spicy Event | Homestyle | Jonathan Everin | Donald Perry | Bill Larder | Mike Powers | John Thomas | WCCC 2020 |
| 01-11-20 | Raising Cane, A Sweet & Spicy Event | Chili Verde | Charles "Bill" Thomas | Bill Larder | Don Sprouse | Wes Carlson | Mike Powers | WCCC 2020 |
| 12-08-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 2 | Traditional Red | Tana Harter | Matthew Lusk | David Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-08-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 2 | Homestyle | Nathan Gramm | Mike Singleton | Julie Netser | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-08-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 2 | Chili Verde | Jennifer Violette | Tom Hoover | Larry Weltikol | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-08-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 2 | Veggie | Donald Perry | Jonathan Everin | Mike Singleton | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-07-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 1 | Traditional Red | Tom Hoover | Jeff Netser | Sarah Singleton | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-07-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 1 | Homestyle | Veni Miller | Diane Lentz | Larry Weltikol | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-07-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 1 | Chili Verde | Donald Perry | Matthew Lusk | Jennifer Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 12-07-19 | Palm Coast Chili Cook-off - Day 1 | Veggie | Matthew Lusk | Larry Weltikol | Jonathan Everin | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 11-09-19 | Moosehaven Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | John Thomas | Scott Sprouse | Doug Roy | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 11-09-19 | Moosehaven Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Mike Powers | John Thomas | David Violette | Local 2020 | ||
| 11-09-19 | Moosehaven Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Scott Sprouse | Charles "Bill" Thomas | Mike Powers | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-26-19 | Beatty Days | Traditional Red | Mark Haught | Kris Fulton | Susie Baumberger | Clark McGee | Jim Watson | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-26-19 | Beatty Days | Chili Verde | Jim Watson | Darlene Taylor | Jodi Wiseman | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-20-19 | Spooktacular Chili Challenge | Traditional Red | Michael Merola | Anne Marie Malone | George Panagou | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-20-19 | Spooktacular Chili Challenge | Homestyle | Anne Marie Malone | Stacy Kelley | Judith Omerza | Dave Kelley | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-20-19 | Spooktacular Chili Challenge | Chili Verde | Robert Perissi | Judith Omerza | Dave Kelley | Roxanne Ballachino | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-19-19 | Chili Bowl | Traditional Red | Nathan Gramm | Tana Harter | Mike Singleton | Sarah Singleton | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-19-19 | Chili Bowl | Homestyle | Cory Heikel | Beverly King | Nathan Gramm | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-19-19 | Chili Bowl | Chili Verde | Randy L. Allen | Nathan Gramm | Cory Heikel | Laurie Ryffel | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-19-19 | River Valley Craft Beer Festival & Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Carl Stawicki | Jeanne Rutman | Reece Brown | Tanner Hatcher | Cory Maillet | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-12-19 | Red Hot in Hancock | Traditional Red | Judith Omerza | John Harwell | Kit Hoff | Local 2020 | ||
| 10-12-19 | Red Hot in Hancock | Homestyle | Judith Omerza | Les Hunt | Thomas H. Hoover, Jr. | John Harwell | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-12-19 | Red Hot in Hancock | Chili Verde | Joe Harter | Judith Omerza | Thomas H. Hoover, Jr. | Kit Hoff | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-06-19 | Central States Regional Cook-off | Traditional Red | Julie Netser | James S Weller | Michael Goodman | JAMES E LEWIS JR | Jeff Netser | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-06-19 | Central States Regional Cook-off | Homestyle | Helen Lewis | Mary Cannon | Julie Netser | George Rives | JAMES E LEWIS JR | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-06-19 | Central States Regional Cook-off | Chili Verde | Lloyd Weir | Lauren Ray | Bob Hall | Larry Lentz | Josh Zeman | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-06-19 | Central States Regional Cook-off | Veggie | Lloyd Weir | Michael Goodman | Josh Zeman | Lauren Ray | Gail Kyle | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-06-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 2 | Traditional Red | Joe Harter | Jan Sprouse | Veni Miller | Local 2020 | ||
| 10-06-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 2 | Homestyle | John Blackwell | Jan Sprouse | Veni Miller | Carol Moore | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-06-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 2 | Chili Verde | Veni Miller | Jan Sprouse | Jennifer Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-06-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 2 | Veggie | David Violette | Larry Weltikol | Jennifer Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Carmichael Elks Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Irene Menchaca | Jim Beaty | Rick Decker | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Carmichael Elks Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Ronald Boisseranc | Jacqueline Ippolito | Florence Moody | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Carmichael Elks Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Lynn Robinson | Toni Groth | Bob White | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Chillinois Regional Cook-off | Traditional Red | Rena Jones | Mary Cannon | George Rives | Jeff Netser | Joe Regan | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-05-19 | Chillinois Regional Cook-off | Homestyle | Henry Stephens | George Rives | Rodney Jones | Mary Cannon | JAMES E LEWIS JR | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-05-19 | Chillinois Regional Cook-off | Chili Verde | Henry Stephens | Helen Lewis | Lloyd Weir | Christine Toney | WCCC 2020 | |
| 10-05-19 | Chillinois Regional Cook-off | Veggie | Kenneth Blaida | Michael Goodman | Gail Kyle | Lauren Ray | Michael Earles | WCCC 2020 |
| 10-05-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 1 | Traditional Red | Veni Miller | John Blackwell | Matthew Lusk | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 1 | Homestyle | Matthew Lusk | John Blackwell | Veni Miller | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 1 | Youth - Homestyle | Dylan Violette | Emily Violette | James McQueen | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 1 | Chili Verde | John Blackwell | Matthew Lusk | Veni Miller | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 10-05-19 | Midlands Chili Cook-off Day 1 | Veggie | Veni Miller | Jan Sprouse | Joe Harter | Larry Weltikol | WCCC 2020 | |
| 09-29-19 | McClancy's Chili Master Cook-off | Traditional Red | Wes Carlson | Kaleb Jester | David Violette | Kevin Adair | WCCC 2020 | |
| 09-29-19 | McClancy's Chili Master Cook-off | Homestyle | Joe Harter | Kevin Adair | Matthew Lusk | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-29-19 | McClancy's Chili Master Cook-off | Chili Verde | John Blackwell | Darin Jester | Jennifer Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-28-19 | Carolinas Chili Championship | Traditional Red | Joe Harter | James S Weller | Jeff Netser | Matthew Lusk | WCCC 2020 | |
| 09-28-19 | Carolinas Chili Championship | Homestyle | Sarah Singleton | Matthew Lusk | David Violette | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-28-19 | Carolinas Chili Championship | Chili Verde | Tana Harter | Darin Jester | Matthew Lusk | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-28-19 | Carolinas Chili Championship | Veggie | John Blackwell | Darin Jester | Veni Miller | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-28-19 | Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Bill Dudzik | Mike Mayenschein | Brent Melroy | Mike Barber | Clif Dugan | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-28-19 | Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Robert Piland | Jeff Walker | Judie Ellis | Theresa Walker | Brent Melroy | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-22-19 | The V&T Classic Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Jim Beaver | Bruce LaRose | Ronald Boisseranc | Bob Scott | WCCC 2020 | |
| 09-22-19 | The V&T Classic Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Mark Groth | Mary Parker | Toni Groth | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-22-19 | The V&T Classic Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Jim Watson | Florence Moody | Bruce LaRose | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-21-19 | Chilifest 2019 - West Virginia State Championship | Traditional Red | Bob Hall | David Violette | Don Van Lehn | Joe Harter | Larry Lentz | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-21-19 | Chilifest 2019 - West Virginia State Championship | Homestyle | David Violette | John Harwell | Joe Harter | Diane Lentz | Larry Summey | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-21-19 | Chilifest 2019 - West Virginia State Championship | Chili Verde | Diane Lentz | Thomas H. Hoover, Jr. | Lynn Berkebile | David Violette | Tana Harter | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-21-19 | Connecticut State Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Matt Levy | Judith Omerza | Michael Merola | Anne Marie Malone | John Cowell | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-21-19 | Connecticut State Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Judith Omerza | Rocky Julianelle | Lauren Ray | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-21-19 | Connecticut State Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Matt Levy | Anne Marie Malone | Judith Omerza | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-21-19 | Connecticut State Chili Cook-off | Veggie | Matt Levy | Rocky Julianelle | Judith Omerza | Deb Roberge | Lauren Ray | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-21-19 | Dayton Valley Regional | Traditional Red | Dione Cooley | Jim Beaver | Bob Scott | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-21-19 | Dayton Valley Regional | Homestyle | Dione Cooley | Jim Watson | Julie Carew | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-21-19 | Dayton Valley Regional | Chili Verde | Dione Cooley | Florence Moody | Mary Parker | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 09-07-19 | Bluegrass & Chili Festival | Traditional Red | Marty Williams | Mike Barber | Bob Carroll | Justin Goad | Richard Millsap | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-07-19 | Bluegrass & Chili Festival | Homestyle | Mike Barber | Mike Mayenschein | Brenda Pendergraft | Justin Goad | Richard Millsap | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-07-19 | Wisconsin State | Traditional Red | Richard Austin | Dan Kolter | Dawn Reed | Ross Pope | Julie Dethloff | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-01-19 | Pennsylvania State - Hanover Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Beverly King | Matt Levy | Nathan Gramm | Tana Harter | David Ronge | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-01-19 | Pennsylvania State - Hanover Chili Cook-off | Youth - Traditional Red | Jeremy Levy | Connor Gramm | Jonathan Eckley | Emily Donnelly | Lucy Laughlin | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-01-19 | Pennsylvania State - Hanover Chili Cook-off | Homestyle | Randy L. Allen | Jeff Yohn | Jason Willis | Cory Heikel | Michael Staub | WCCC 2020 |
| 09-01-19 | Pennsylvania State - Hanover Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Jason Willis | Sarah Singleton | Nathan Gramm | Randy L. Allen | George Ryffel | WCCC 2020 |
| 08-31-19 | Flinchypalooza Chili Cook-off | Traditional Red | Nathan Gramm | Matt Levy | Mike Singleton | WCCC 2020 | ||
| 08-31-19 | Flinchypalooza Chili Cook-off | Chili Verde | Mike Singleton | Michael Freedman | David Ronge | WCCC 2020 |
