The People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice winners were announced for the fifth annual SCV Charity Chili Cookoff.

The 2017 SCV Charity Chili Cookoff, organized by Nicole Stinson and Amanda Benson, set out to raise funds for SRD Straightening Reins and the Spotlight Arts Center.

The People’s Choice winners:

1st Place – Contestant: Channi Kaur, Chili: Chicken Masala Chili

2nd Place – Contestant: Tamar House, Chili: Hot House Chili

3rd Place – Contestant: Ben Budhu and Greg Smith, Chili: Game of Thrones

The Judges Choice winners:

1st Place – Contestant: Scott Ervin, Chili: Smokin Hot Here’s the Beef

2nd Place – Contestant: Ian Griffin, Chili: Green Chill Zone

3rd Place- Contestant: Jeff and Tracey Scott, Chili: Blazing Saddles Best Chili

From a previous story: Charity Chili Cook-Off Raises Money For Local Nonprofits

The Cook Off featured over 40 different chilis, everything from sweet and tangy, to five-alarm and even pumpkin chili — all aiming for the top spot.

The contest was judged by a panel of professional chefs including Dustin Boole, executive chef at Newhall Refinery and Peyton Poulsen, executive chef at TPC Valencia — as well as the guests in attendance.

The Cook Off also helped the Spotlight Arts Center — their vision is to create a community hub that promotes visual and performing arts of all mediums.

The event also featured a silent auction to raise money for the nonprofits, line dancing, mechanical bull, and music from a live band.

The Cook Off was co-sponsored by Whitening Lightning and Gerard Cosmetics, which have been involved since the inception of the event.