Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Results of the World Pizza Games Trials

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2006 World Pizza Games Trials!

The Trials saw a huge turnout of competitors from Arizona, California, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, New Jersey, and as far away as Japan and Italy!

Three Champions took home Gold Medals, a $200 cash prize, free entry into the 2007 International Pizza Expo, and a slot directly in the finals at the 2007 World Pizza Games.

Fastest Dough

• Gold Medal: LeeAnna Shepherd: Michael Angelo's Pizza - 34.22 Seconds
• Silver Medal: Elio Ceraolo: Italy - 51.65 Seconds
• Bronze Medal: Justin Wadstein: Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar - 1:05.12 Minutes

Largest Dough

• Gold Medal: LeeAnna Shepherd: Michael Angelo's Pizza - 35.5"
• Silver Medal: Elio Ceraolo: Italy - 33.21875”
• Bronze Medal: Joseph Arcangelo: Abate Pizza & Seafood - 33"

Fastest Box Folding

• Gold Medal: Jamie Culliton: La Ferlita's - 23.85 Seconds
• Silver Medal: Katie Egan: Ron's Lindenwold Pizza - 24.10 Seconds
• Bronze Medal: Scott Nichelson: Michael Angelo's Pizza - 24.44 Seconds

Freestyle Acrobatic

• Gold Medal: Giorgio Giove: Brother's Pizza - 197 Points
• Silver Medal: Justin Wadstein: Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar - 189 Points
• Bronze Medal: Joey Post: Si's Pizzeria - 181 Points

Honorary Member

• Rafael Ortiz

Up and coming acrobatic dough thrower Rafael Ortiz was picked as the 2006/2007 Honorary Member of the World Pizza Champions. The team has invited Rafael to join them at the 2007 World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy.

Special Thanks to the Judges

• Nancy Puglisi: Representing Italy
• Michael Dorian: Director & Producer of "The Pizza Movie"
• Brian Kadel: Hobart Corp.
• Ann Reichle: Angelina's Pizza

Michael Shepherd on 09.20.06 @ 10:00 AM EST

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