Chili, Cobbler & Bread Cook-off Trophies

For the last 3 years, I have built trophies for our ward's annual chili-off held in the fall.  In 2009, I was shown the golden bowl of chili and asked if I could make a base.  Since then, regardless of where I was, I was asked or volunteered to make the trophies.  In 2010, I was the leader of some 11 year old boy scouts and they helped me build them that year.  The design is about as simple as you can get, a 4x4 post cut to around 5 inches, two routered squares for the caps and some thrift store utensils spray painted gold.  They certainly create some excitement at the events though.  And yes, my daughter is darn cute!