Winter Conference Recipe Contest
- Eligibility: This contest is open to current National Bison Association members and their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, spouse) and/or members of the InterTribal Buffalo Council.
- How to Enter: Use the below form to submit an original recipe and photo of the prepared recipe.
- Rules:
- One recipe per entrant.
- Recipe must be the original work of entrant and not previously published.
- Recipe should use the “Bison: South of the Border” theme and contain bison meat.
- You may use other recipes for inspiration, but you must make your own unique ingredient and cooking instruction changes in order for the recipe to be considered.
- The recipe must not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or other intellectual property rights of any person or entity.
- All entries become the physical property of the National Bison Association and will not be returned.
- By submitting a recipe, you grant the National Bison Association the right to use, edit, and publish your entry and personal information in any media, indefinitely.
- The National Bison Association may contact you via phone or email regarding your submission.
- Judging:
- The winner of the contest will be determined by judging all qualifying entrants’ submissions based on the following criteria:
- Taste 25% – Does this recipe taste great with every bite?
- Visual Appeal 25% – Does this recipe present beautifully on a plate or baking dish?
- Creativity 25% – Have you incorporated your personal touch to this recipe?
- Crowd Appeal 25% – Does the recipe inspire cooking with bison?
- The winner of the contest will be determined by judging all qualifying entrants’ submissions based on the following criteria:
- Winners and Prizes:
- A total of 3 winners will be selected as follows:
- 1st Place winner will be awarded a custom charcuterie board by artist Wes Olson and $300
- 2nd Place winner will be awarded $200
- 3rd Place winner will be awarded $100
- Winners will be determined and notified on or about January 23, 2025 by email and announcement at the 2025 NBA Winter Conference.
- The winning recipe may be prepared and served at the National Bison Association Winter Conference.
- A total of 3 winners will be selected as follows: