College of AgricultureIn the 2-Year College Division, Cosumnes River College received the first place award for marketing Sterling Cavier. Rio Hondo College went home with the second place award for Tecate's Best Salsa.
Colorado State University was awarded first place in the International Division for their campaign on exporting Mi Goodness, a millet bar, exported to Japan. Cal Poly Pomona received a second place award for exporting dried onions to Sweden.
In the 4 Year College Western Division, Cal Poly Pomona, with their product Atomic Duo – Atomic Cannonballs (packaged fresh fruit) and Atomic Splash (a sports drink) was awarded first place. University of La Verne's product, yogurt covered bananas called “Grananas”, took second place. The remaining Top Five winners were New Mexico State, California State University, Chico and University of Nevada, Reno.
Brigham Young University, with their product Frooshi (a sushi roll for dessert) took first place with Cal Poly Pomona's Ice Cream Plant and Parlor taking second place. CSU Chico, University of the Pacific, and CSU Fullerton complete the list of the top five awardees.
The students also held their own judging of each other awarding 1 st place awards to Cal Poly Pomona for Best Powerpoint and Most Innovative Marketing Idea, while awarding a 1 st place award to Brigham Young University for Best Product or Product Most Likely to Succeed.
