{"id":449,"date":"2014-10-30T12:53:52","date_gmt":"2014-10-30T18:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/staffnews\/?p=449"},"modified":"2015-04-15T14:27:03","modified_gmt":"2015-04-15T20:27:03","slug":"1st-hbl-chili-cookoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.uconn.edu\/staffnews\/2014\/10\/30\/1st-hbl-chili-cookoff\/","title":{"rendered":"1st HBL Chili Cookoff!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Employee Appreciation Committee’s First HBL Chili Cookoff! \u00a0There were a total of 6 entries into the Cookoff and they ranged from sweet chili with maple syrup and sweet potato to a green chili stew. The winner was Tony Molloy with his version of a vegan Frito Pie. \u00a0What does Tony win? Our respect as chili champion<\/span> and this one-of-a-kind trophy that you won’t find anywhere else!<\/p>\n

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“UConn Libraries Annual Cookoff WINNER. Your dish deserves a royal flush!”<\/p><\/div>\n

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In a barn raising ceremony, Jean presents the award to Tony on behalf of the Employee Appreciation Committee.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sweet, isn’t it?!?! Now that you know how great the prize is you’ll be sure to join the competition next time when the champion must give the trophy to the new winner!<\/p>\n

The top three entries were:
\n1st Place – Tony Molloy
\n2nd Place – David Avery
\n3rd Place – Holly Phillips<\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone who came out and had a little fun.\u00a0The Employee Appreciation Committee (EAC) is working towards strengthening our library community and recognizing individual excellence and commitment. Through events and other programs, we hope to be a part of encouraging a climate of trust, goodwill, open communication and a productive work place (well, and just have some fun too!). \u00a0We have many other ideas and we welcome you to share any you might have. Please be on a look out for a survey that will help us to begin the planning for staff accomplishments and contributions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t