Competitors & Judges
The arts are essential to a rich and meaningful education, inviting critical thinking, self-expression, and personal growth while contributing to a community that respects the arts in all their manifestations. The culinary arts are no exception! We're very fortunate to have showcased some of Edmonton's finest Chefs, and we can't wait to continue collaborating with the best that Edmonton kitchens offer!
Whether you're a 3-star Michelin chef or have a secret family recipe, we want to hear from you! We welcome professional and amateur chefs who exemplify the spirit of Edmonton. Competitors who want to share their passion, food, and time to support an amazing cause. Sign up now to test your culinary skills!
Space is limited -- don't delay!
How do I sign up?
- — Sign-up is closed for 2024 but if you're interested in joining in 2025, contact us at highlandsparentsociety@gmail.com
- — Competitor details are available on our 2024 Competitor Registration.doc
The 2024 Competitors
These incredibly generous and talented chefs dreamed up and donated their yummy cookie creations and presented them to our wonderful judges at the 2024 Cookie-Off. Our panel of guest judges and Highlands School students judges awarded: Judges' Choice, Kids' Choice, and Most Unique. The general public casted their votes for the People's Choice award.
The 2024 Chefs included:
- -NAIT - Michelle Hyunh
- -Dough Dadz (David Dickie, Keith Goertzen, & Jeremy Frentz)
- -Little Bird Baking - Abby Reimer
- -Primera Bakeshop - Rica Marano
- -Mama Jo’s Kitchen (Joanne Landmark) *Returning competitor
- -Theresa Yaremchuk *Returning competitor
- -Highlands Alumni (Kit Anderson & Rhyan Vercholuk) *Returning competitors
- -Bloom Cookie Co. - Ashley Benson *2022 People's Choice Winner
- -Highlands Golf Club - Chef Vikram Redgaonkar *2022 Kids' Choice Winner
- -Duchess Atelier - Chef Erica Box & Lyndsey Burgess *2022 Judges' Choice Winner
- -Backstairs Burger - Chef Jesse Woodland *Returning competitor
- -Great North Cookie Co. - Chef Lilli Lancaster *2023 Winner in all 4 categories
- -Knopke Chaos (Shirley Knopke, Linda Mecready & Highlands student Fiona Mecready)
- -Doughmocracy + Sugared & Spiced (Ashley Salvador, City Councillor + Blake Desjarlais, MP + Janis Irwin, MLA+ Trisha Estabrooks, EPSB Trustee) *Returning competitors
The 2024 Winners
Kids' Choice
1st: Great North Cookie Co.
2nd: Little Bird Baking
3rd: Primera Bakeshop
Judges' Choice
1st: Little Bird Baking
2nd: Dutchess Atelier
3rd: Bloom Cookie Co.
Most Unique/Creative
1st: Great North Cookie Co.
2nd: Dough Dadz
3rd: Knopke Chaos
People's Choice:
1st: Dough Dadz
2nd: Dutchess Atelier
3rd: Great North Cookie Co.