Greater Vernon has made the grade.
The community is one of 20 semi-finalists for the President’s Choice BBQTown Event.
“Thousands of Canadians, representing hundreds of communities from coast to coast, all vied for a coveted spot in an effort to get a step closer for a chance to win a huge barbecue party for their town as well as a $25,000 donation to the President’s Choice Children’s Charity on behalf of their community,” states a release.
“The judging committee faced some tough deliberations, but after careful consideration of a number of factors from voting and creativity of submissions to bringing the event to life, Vernon has been selected as one of the 20 semi-finalists.”
To help make Vernon this year’s winner, go online until June 11 to www.foodnetwork.ca/pc and vote.
“Spread the word and get friends and family to log on and vote for Vernon,” states the release.
“The winner will be announced June 14. There are also nine secondary prizes to be won that consist of a stop on the President’s Choice BBQTown Tour.”
The President’s Choice BBQTown grand prize event is for up to 5,000 people and it will be hosted by Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice cooking schools, and Bob Blumer, host of Food Network Canada’s World’s Weirdest Restaurants.
The event will also include a performance by multi-platinum, Juno Award-winning recording group Hedley.
“To top it all off, members of the winning community will have the chance to set a new world record for most hamburgers assembled in one hour,” states the release.
