Create the Perfect Burger Contest

The New York Beef Industry Council will once again be hosting the Create the Perfect Burger Contest on Tuesday,  August 27, 2013 during the New York State Fair.  To spice things up a bit, we are brining back the winners from the last 6 years and bring in 4 "Burger Rookies" to see who wins! New York Beef Council has donated a 6 month supply of FREE ground beef or veal to both the "All-Star" categor and "Burger Rookie" category, the grand prize winner will receive $500 grocery gift card from Tops! 

We want to know--does the entire neighborhood come running when you light up your grill or knock on your door as soon as you enter the kitchen?  If so, we want YOU to enter our contest.  We are seeking original, newly developed burger recipes that are sure to please anyone's tastebuds.  If you think you have you have what it takes, submit your recipe today.

Entry Submission

Please submit your original recipe by July 31, 2013 to be eligible for the contest.  You can submit your recipe online, via email or mail to:  

New York Beef Industry Council
Create the Perfect Burger Contest
P.O. Box 250
Westmoreland, NY  13490
Attention Jean O'Toole
     
Four (4) finalists will be selected to compete in a burger cookoff at the New York State Fair on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 for prizes.  

Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded consisting of one $500 grocery gift card from Tops Markets; two category prizes of a 6 month supply of beef or veal to the "All-Star" category winner and "Burger Rookie" category.  additional prizes; One (1) "Most Dynamic Use of Cheese" prize, One (1) "Juiciest Burger" and One (1) "Consumer Friendly".  Prizes are not redeemable for cash.  Winner may not substitute or transfer prizes.

Who Can Enter: Contest open to legal U.S. Residents from the state of New York, who are 18 years of age and older; if under 18/ parent must cook with contestant. Not eligible to enter are: employees of National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Tops Markets, , and their respective parent and affiliated companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, food professionals such as chefs, food writers, or those who create recipes for pay.

Judging: Up to four (4) Finalists will be selected to compete on August 27 2013. Finalists will be notified by August 9, 2013 and may be required to execute and return an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release within 7 days of notification or finalist may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Each finalist will receive one free parking pass and two free admission passes. Winner gives sponsor and store full rights to use their name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. The New York Beef Industry Council is responsible for overseeing awarding of prize. All recipes become the property of the New York Beef Industry Council, National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Tops Markets.  Decisions are final. All ingredients will be supplied by contestants and cooking utensils including grills for the cook off will be supplied by the NYBIC.