The Inaugural Merkel Awards

Over the next couple of months information will be collated on different vendors offering hot chocolate and winners will be determined by Chief Judge, Merkel Marmaduke. Nomination from anyone are welcome through comments on this website but the judges decision will be final. Only South Australian businesses are eligible.

The categories for awards are:

Economy Class Hot Chocolate (Three dollars or less)

• Best tasting Hot Chocolate in the category
• Best dining experience in the category
• Best presentation in the category
• Best chocolate experience in the category

Specialty Hot Chocolate (Vienna, Swiss, Belgian, Chilli, Ginger, Orange, etc.)

• Best tasting hot chocolate in the category
• Best dining experience in the category
• Best presentation in the category
• Most unique specialty
• Best chocolate experience in the category
• Best Vienna chocolate
• Best Italian hot chocolate

Open Category

• Best presentation
• Best standard hot chocolate
• Best dining experience
• Best chocolate experience
• Most photogenic hot chocolate
• Best hot chocolate (The Gold Merkel)

Kitchen Adventures award for the best home hot chocolate product

Hall of fame award for best contribution to the art of making hot chocolates

The winners will receive the glory of the award and a certificate commemorating the event. Details of nominations will be provided in the next few weeks.