Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Wood Works Council is excited to announce the top 20 cheese board champs for the 2019 Vermont Cheeseboard Championship. The top 20 finalists that will be going to the final judging round are as follows (alphabetical by first name): Adam Claussen, Anne Selzelsky, Brent Karner, Dave Ferry, David Gonyon, David Lewis, Ed Roberts, Erin Ennis, Mark Debelstein, Matt Williams, Mike Rainville, Paul Christiansen, Peter Crane, Phil Biondo, Phil Mayer, Randy Crossman, Randy Pratico, Steve Hadeka, Travis Johnson, & Will Boyea.
Of the top 20 cheeseboards, one will be award the Grand Prize and named the 2019 Vermont Cheese Board Champion! The 2019 VERMONT CHEESE BOARD CHAMPION winner is to receive a Custom plaque/cutting board display; a $100 gift certificate to The Tree House Hardwoods & Millshop in South Burlington, a $60 gift certificate for Sutherland Welles finishing products; and a VIP pass to the 2020 Vermont Cheese Festival ($100 value).
Four other prizes will be award for specific aspects and criteria.
“The Cheesiest”, sponsored by Cabot Creamery, is to receive a year’s supply of Cabot Cheese!! “Most Vermonty”, sponsored by Lenny's Show & Apparel, will receive $100 gift card to Lenny's Shoe & Apparel!!
“Essence of Shelburne Farms”, sponsored by Shelburne Farms, is to receive a $100 gift certificate to The Inn at Shelburne Farms!! “Technical Wiz”, sponsored by Russell Supply, will receive a $100 gift certificate to Russell Supply in So. Burlington, VT.
Final judging will be done by attendees at the annual Vermont Cheesemakers Dinner on August 10th at the Inn at Round Barn Farm the evening before the Vermont Cheese Festival. Come see the finalists for yourself at the 11th Annual Vermont Cheese Festival on August 11th at Shelburne Farms!! Tickets are still available.
The championship was the vision of Council board Vice President, Lucas Jenson of the Tree House Hardwoods & Millshop. Vermont is very well known for its amazing cheese and there is nothing better than a nice, Vermont-made cheeseboard to serve and cut on. So we wanted to find out who makes the best of the best Vermont cheeseboard!! Entries were given 4-5 board feet of Hard Maple harvested from Shelburne Farms (kiln dried, rough cut). The first 50 registrants received a container of Sutherland Welles Bowl & Board wax and a free block of cheese from Cabot Creamery (for inspiration!). Entries may be judged in multiple categories. All entries must be picked up at The Tree House by 8/31/19. Unclaimed entries will be considered a donation to the Vermont Wood Works Council after that date.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters Vermont Cheese Council, Shelburne Farms, The Tree House Hardwoods & Millshop, Sutherland Welles, Winterwood Timber Frames, Cabot Creamery, Russell Supply, & Lenny's Shoe & Apparel.
The Vermont Wood Works Council is a 501c(6) trade association that was formed in 1996 which represents primary and secondary woodworking companies and related businesses in Vermont. Our members produce quality hardwood furniture, bowls, toys, carvings, flooring, windows, doors and much more. Our mission is to support the industry in Vermont and promote its long-term viability by expanding members' presence in the marketplace, ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials, increasing workforce skill and acting as responsible employers and community members. Find out more at www.vermontwood.com
Source: SHELBURNE, VT-Vermont Wood Works Council 8.7.2019