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The 26th Annual UCP Chili Challenge on March 4, 2012, Raised More Than $150,000 to Support UCP's Programs! 

Every year the Chili Challenge brings thousands of spectators, supporters, team members and auction-goers to the Civic Arena in downtown St. Joseph, Mo. A single admission price lets thousands of visitors sample dozens of chilis, while enjoying live music from the Licious Brothers, browsing unique vendors, bidding on silent auction items, and chatting with hundreds of old, and new, friends.

In 2012, over 58 teams competed for the Chili titles, and hundreds of local businesses donated items for the silent and online auctions. Approximately 3,000 guests attended, and more than $150,000 was generated to help provide support to UCP's programs.

26th Annual UCP Chili Challenge Awards:
Missouri State Champion:
1st  Rearview Sports Bar & Grill I, Jeff Cook
2nd Nestle Purina IV, Mike Rich
3rd Anderson Ford I, Bob Bledsoe
 
Amateur:
1st   Spontaneous Combustion II, Abe Black
2nd  Anderson Ford I, Bob Bledsoe
3rd   Anderson Ford II, Bob Bledsoe
4th   Scottish Rite 32° Chili, Richard Paul
5th  22+ 2 BBQ “We’re bringing the heat to the meat”
 
Professional:
1st   Rearview Bar & Grill, Jeff Cook
2nd  Nestle Purina IV, Mike Rich
3rd  Van’s BBQ, Randy Vangundy
4th  Hi Ho Bar & Grill, John Garvey
5th  Apple Market North, Collin Ryan & Ronnie Arnold
 
Heart of America People's Choice Awards:
1st    Ed Fisher, Nestle Purina   $64,164
2nd  Bill Swope,  The Boys Are Back $13,348
3rd  Richard Paul, Scottish Rite 32° Chili  $11,985
 
The competition really heats up -- not just for best chili in several categories, but for the coveted People's Choice Award.
 
Each year, teams recruit local donations before the Chili Challange to earn the title of People's Choice. The 2012 People's Choice award winner, St. Joseph's Nestle-Purina, brought in more than $64,000 for UCP's programs!  In an equally remarkable effort, The Boys Are Back chili team raised over $13,000 and Scottish Rite 32° Chili team raised over $11,0000. Sisters Three raised over $7,000 and Long Branch Crop Tours team also placed with over $5,000 donated to UCP. 

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's anniversary Chili Challenge a tremendous success!  On behalf of the families served by UCP, the board, staff and volunteers, we are so grateful.  

 See you Sunday, March 3rd , 2013, for the 27th Annual UCP Chili Challenge

 
    • 5th Place Professional Apple Market North
    • 5th Place Peoples Choice Professional CBIZ
    • 5th Place Peoples Choice Amateur Come on Ice Cream
    • 5th Place Commercial Sponsor Hi Ho Bar and Grill
    • 5th Place Amateur 22 + 2 BBQ
    • 4th Place Professional Hi Ho Bar and Grill
    • 4th Place Peoples Choice Amateur Johnson Controls
    • 4th Place Peoples Choice Professional Biggins and Buffalo
    • 4th Place Commercial Sponsor Spontaneous Combustion
    • 4th Place Amateur Scottish Rite 32o Chili
    • 3rd Place Professional Vans BBQ
    • 3rd Place Peoples Choice Amateur Long Branch
    • 3rd Place MO State Champ Vans BBQ
    • 3rd Place Commercial Sponsor Vans BBQ
    • 2nd Place Peoples Choice Professional and 3rd Place Heart of America Scottish Rite 32o Chili
    • 2nd Place Peoples Choice Amateur Sisters 3
    • 2nd Place Heart of America Peoples Choice The Boys Are Back
    • 2nd and 3rd Place Amateur Anderson Ford
    • 1st Place Peoples Choice Amateur The Boys Are Back
    • 1st Place Professional Rearview I
    • 1st Place MO State Champ Rearview I
    • 1st Place Commercial Sponsor Rearview I
    • 1st Place Amateur Spontaneous Combustion
    • 1st Place All Beef Rearview I
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Interested in the 2013 Chili Challenge? You can:

- Form a Chili Challenge Team and compete! 
- Donate items for the Online or Silent Auction (a big part of the proceeds for UCP each year!) 
- Bid, bid, bid! Bid on a great item or two for yourself, or a friend, from the Online Auction! 
- Vote for your favorite team to win the People's Choice Award! (all vote proceeds to go UCP!)
- Bring your friends and family to the Civic Arena on March 3, 2013, to sample chili, bid on auction items, cast your votes, and have a great time!
 

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