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Waiting with bated breath for the finalist announcement?! Well, exhale and read on! The judges and I made a change to how we award prizes that you need to know about
Waiting with bated breath for the finalist announcement?! Well, exhale and read on! The judges and I made a change to how we award prizes that you need to know about
Wondering what happens now that you’ve entered my competition?! Well, wonder no more. The judging timetable and feedback process are spelled out here
The entry deadline for my competition is fast approaching! Here’s all you need to know to make sure the last step of uploading goes smoothly
Here’s a special tribute to this year’s gold sponsors who went above and beyond to make our record-breaking prizes ($19,000!) a reality. Plus, two very important competition updates
Wishing you had more time to create for my competition? Well, you’re in luck. An unexpected set of circumstances for me means more prep days for you
So, who are the remarkable cookiers that will judge my competition entries this year? These faces may very well be familiar to you
Looking to hone your precision-piping skills? Well, you’ve landed in the right place, because the guest of the second Watch-Learn-Create challenge on Cookie Connection is the perfect pick to teach this technique
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my competition isn’t about winning. Sure, that would be nice, but there are better reasons to compete. Hear what they are from last year’s winner in the 2-D Cookie category
If you missed my live with judge Laura Saporiti on July 25, there’s no reason to fret. You can capture all of the gems that she and I shared about the judging process in this handy replay video
Wondering what my competition judges look for (and don’t look for) in entries?! Wonder no more! Judge Laura Saporiti and I will tell all in our next Facebook live Q&A
Still on the fence about whether to enter my cookie art competition? Well, take it from Beatriz Muller, Gold Sponsor and veteran competitor: you shouldn’t be
If you’re as excited as I am about Cookie Connection’s brand new Watch-Learn-Create challenges, read on and then enter Challenge #51
Yes, that’s exactly what happened on July 7 in our live competition Q&A with judge Sandie Beltran. Read on for the très informative video replay
Send your love to the 17 special companies who are responsible for our record-breaking $19,000 in prizes this year. And consider contributing yourself! There’s still plenty of time to make your mark on the cookie competition of the year
Not sure what skill level classification you should choose? Still not clear about where and how to register? No worries! On July 7, you can get all of your lingering competition questions answered
Woo hoo! Reg is now officially open for the second virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competitionâ„¢. But before you jump to register, read all of the important competition info here
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