Slidell, LA – The 12th annual Pillsbury Bakers Plus Creative Decorating Competition will be held All Things Baking on September 9-11, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Nine contestants will compete head-to-head for the coveted Pillsbury Bakers Plus championship title.
This year’s contestants are:
• Keeann Richards-Cramer of Jerry's Foods representing the Upper Midwest Bakery Association
• Betsy Yagunic of Alliance Bakery representing the Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association
• Emma McAdow of Busken Bakery representing the Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers Association
• Rachel Vaughn of The Cakery representing the Ohio Bakers Association
• Tina Bernier of Tiffany's Bakery & Eatery representing the Southeastern Retail Bakers of America
• Krystina Gianaris of Kake Kouture representing the New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade
• Tamara Mugerauer of Tamara's The Cake Guru representing the Wisconsin Bakers Association
• Chris Bullock of Celebrations entering by portfolio
• Erica Hodges of Celebrations entering by portfolio
The competition is held on the trade show floor for 10 hours over a two day period in five categories including flowers and sprays, wedding cake, rolled fondant, custom design cakes and cupcakes and sculpted cakes.
The highest scoring individual, as determined by a panel of professional judges, will be awarded the coveted Pillsbury Bakers Plus Grand Champion Trophy, sponsored by General Mills and $14,000 in prize money. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will also be awarded for the highest three scores in each category. Sponsors of the contest include General Mills/Pillsbury and the Retail Bakers of America along with category sponsors, Pfeil & Holing, Bakery Crafts and DecoPac.
For more information email: info@rbanet.com.
Retail Bakers of America (RBA)—a 501(c)6 not-for-profit national trade association located in Slidell, LA- caters to retail bakeries, allied suppliers, educators, students and other industry partners, and is committed to the success of the retail baking industry. Founded in 1918, RBA works as the bakers’ business partner and resource provider, and is the nation’s premier source of industry information. More information is available at www.rbanet.com.
Source: Retail Bakers of America
