Chili Cookoff Celebrates 25 Years !
Our 25th Anniversary Chili Cook Off brought the heat , and it was nothing short of chili-bration ! This year ’ s theme , A World of Chili , took our tastebuds on a traveling trip around the Redi Carpet Warehouse , with samples of chili full of international inspiration . With 25 years under our belts , this year ’ s event sizzled with fierce competition , flavorful dishes , and a whole lot of fun . A huge thank you to the fiery efforts of our event committee , co-chaired by Kerry Egelston of Griffis Blessing , Stephanie Glowczewski of AMLI Residential , and Mario Reyes of Redi Carpet . Their hard work made this milestone year one to remember .
Drumroll , please ! Here are the winners who spiced things up :
Most Unique Chili : Embrey Management / Spyder Construction
Most Unique but Still Edible Chili :
• 1st Place : Embrey Management / Spyder Construction
• 2nd Place : Redi Carpet
Best International Chili :
• 1st Place : Griffis Residential
• 2nd Place : Kairoi Residential
Best Costume :
• 1st Place : Real Floors
• 2nd Place : AMLI Residential
Best International Chili : Griffis Residential
Best Booth :
• 1st Place : Asset Living
• 2nd Place : Colorado Turns
Best Culinary Expression :
• 1st Place : Embrey Management / Spyder Construction
• 2nd Place : Master Services
In honor of our 25th year , we celebrated with a special Silver Jubilee Spotlight Award to recognize a team that fully embraced the 25th anniversary of this AAMD family-favorite event . The coveted award went to the silver-jacketed studs at RedPeak for their incorporation of the 25th anniversary and attention to detail !
But let ’ s not forget the main stars — the chili chefs ! A hearty congratulations to the following teams who stirred up the competition in the classic chili categories :
• Best White Chili : Cardinal Group Management
• Best Red Chili : Breakthrough Service
• Best Green Chili : Redi Carpet
The Chili Cook Off committee developed a new award for our Management Company participants . The new award is the Super SPICE Cup ! This traveling trophy went to the management company that brought the heat in every category : Spirited Participation , Innovation , and Culinary Expression . These finalists didn ’ t just make chili — they made an experience . Congratulations to the first-ever recipient of the Super SPICE Cup : Kairoi Residential !
Thanks again to all of our participants , sponsors , and volunteers for making this milestone year a sizzling success ! The Chili Cook Off returns to the Redi Carpet Warehouse October 11 , 2025 . Until next time , keep the chili blazing hot !
Super SPICE Cup : Kairoi Residential
Silver Jubilee Spotlight Award : REDPEAK
1st place Best Costume : REAL floors www . aamdhq . org 65 | TRENDS NOV / DEC 2024