Rob Landers, Director of Technology for the School District of Washington, was the winner of the Sixth Annual TLC (Technology and Learning Center) Chili Cook-Off, which took place on Friday, Oct. 23.
Members of the School District of Washington’s technology staff were the contestants, bringing in a homemade double-batch of chili. No canned or pre-made chili was allowed.
Warehouse and District Office staff were invited to the TLC to serve as judges for the event.
Judges scanned a QR code for each of the entries and rated them on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the name of the chili, texture, creativity, flavor, and spice level.
Landers’ chili was crowned the Chili Champion. He will hold the coveted “Fire in The Hole!” Chili Cup until next year’s competition.
Following the voting, judges had the opportunity to enjoy a bowl (or multiple bowls) of chili with all of the fixings.
Defending TLC Chili Cook-Off champion Steven Toland, right, reluctantly hands the “Fire in The Hole!” Chili Cup to new TLC Chili Cook-Off champion Rob Landers, left, following voting for the TLC Chili Cook-Off on Friday, October 23.