World of Chocolate 2009:
Another Sweet Success!

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) would like to thank everyone who helped make World of Chocolate 2009 an incredible success! Due to the partnerhsip of our sponsors, vendors, guests, entertainers, and volunteers - this year's event raised nearly $200,000 net to support HIV/AIDS public education, policy, and grantmaking programs!

Be sure to mark your calendars for next year's World of Chocolate on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Hilton Chicago during AFC's 25th commemorative year.

World of Chocolate 2009 Raffle Winners

• Sexy in Chicago Package - Andrew Komink
• Escape to the Big Easy Package - William Louer
• Party in the City Where the Heat Is On! - Jordan Heinz
• European Vacation Package - Stella Green
• Keep the Chocolate Coming! Package - Joshua Titus

La Madeline Au Truffe Winner
The recipient of the La Madeline Au Truffe, the world’s most expensive truffle provided by Knipschildt Chocolatier, is: Carrie Bill.

Chocolate Bliss Recipe Challenge Winner
This year, event guests were invited to submit their own original chocolate recipe for consideration in the first annual Chocolate Bliss Recipe Challenge. A panel of professional chocolatiers and chefs from the event selected the top recipe of choice to be debuted at World of Chocolate 2010.

The inaugural winner of the Chocolate Bliss Recipe Challenge is: Robyn Rice-Foster for her Sweet Potato Milk Chocolate Truffle.

World of Chocolate 2009 Vendor Awards

• The Loco Cocoa: Peninsula Hotel
  (For the most creative use of chocolate as an ingredient)

• The Chocoholic's Dream: University Club of Chicago
  (For most visually enticing treat)

• The Sweet Booth Award: Peninsula Hotel
  (Best presentation - table dressing, signs, and other decor)

• The Hot Chocolate Award: Terry's Toffee
  (For the altogether tastiest chocolate treat)

• The People's Choice Award - Peninsula Hotel
  (Selected by World of Chocolate guests)

World of Chocolate 2009 Celebrity Judge Awards

• Kathy Brock's Selection: truffle, truffe & Just Like U Like It Catering
• Lucia Canas' Selection: Just Like U Like It Catering
• Billy Dec's Selection: Peninsula Hotel
• Jan Jeffcoat's Selection: Polo Cafe & Catering
• Candace Jordan's Selections: Penisula Hotel & Palmer House Hilton
• Miss Foozie's Selection: Confection Diva
• Darryll King's Selection: Terry's Toffee
• Jill Lawlor's Selection: Cyndy's Sweet Treats
• Bill Pritchard's Selection: Heaven's Best Flavored Butters
• Dean Richards' Selection: Just Like U Like It Catering
• Kevin Roy's Selection: Palmer House Hilton
• Leda Santodomingo's Selection: Hilton Chicago
• David Viggiano's Selection: Just Like U Like It Catering
• Jodie Winnett's Selection: truffle, truffle
• Richard Dayhoff's Selection: University Club of Chicago

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