2009 Winners
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First Place: $5,000
A. Lincoln Cookbook – A Cookbook
of Epic Portions
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Springfield, IL
Judges' Comments:
“The cover is elegant and perfect for the content, with the unmistakable
signature. This is a ‘wow’ book…The dividers are beautiful
and interesting – an education in a cookbook. A clear winner!”
~
Diana McMillen
“One of my favorite cookbooks. I really enjoyed the recipes, as well
as the historical significance of many of them.”
~ Robert Cano
“I really loved the ongoing use of cutlery and place settings to reinforce
the themes of each section and divider…extra points for ‘era’ recipes.”
~
Dawn Saxton
Proceeds Support: ALPLM Volunteer Services Department
Gross Sales: $61,047
Group’s Web Site: www.alplm.org
Second Place: $2,000
Paws to Celebrate
Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary
Birmingham, AL
Judges' Comments:
“My kids love animals – this is a great book for them. The tips
in the back and web sites are very good!”
~ Mark Aker
“This is a pet lover’s cookbook: whimsical,
fun illustrations…a
special chapter of recipes for pets…The recipes fit the fun tone of the
book.”
~ Diana McMillen
“This book was very cute, good sounding recipes, wide variety, and
very well put together. All the pet info at the back of the book was awesome.”
~
Robert Cano
Proceeds Support: Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Gross Sales: $30,000
Group’s Web Site: www.gbhs.org
Third Place: $1,000
Culinary Classics
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Association of Faculty & Friends
Hershey, PA
Judges' Comments:
“A well-rounded cookbook with lots of recipes.”
~ Robert Cano
“I love the quotes on pages and dividers. People would like the recipe
collection. It’s very approachable.”
~ Diana McMillen
Proceeds Support: Palliative Care Service
Gross Sales: $29,100
Group’s Web Site: www.pennstatehershey.org/web/aff/home