2021


2021 National Oyster Cook-Off Contest Standings

Winning Hors D”Oeuvre Entry

 Winning Main Dish Entry

Winning Soups & Stews Entry

 MAIN DISH CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING 

Veronica Callaghan

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Beer Battered Oyster Tacos with Ranch Crema and Jalapeño Sauce

FIRST IN CATEGORY

Elayne Brice Davis

Leonardtown, Maryland

Maryland Oysters with Green Eggs and Ham

THIRD IN CATEGORY

Rona Farley

Carthage. North Carolina

Fried Oysters Over Cashew Sesame Noodles

SECOND IN CATEGORY

 SOUPS AND STEWS CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING

Susan Bickta

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Rustic Oyster, Corn and Bacon Chowder

SECOND IN CATEGORY

Sherry Ricci

Carthage, North Carolina

Creole Oyster and Artichoke Stew with Seasoned Oyster Crackers

THIRD IN CATEGORY 

Marty Hyson

Millersville, Maryland

Silky Maryland Corn Bisque with Frito Crusted Oysters

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

BEST PRESENTATION

FIRST IN CATEGORY

HORS D’OEUVRES CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING

Debbie Reynolds

Waldorf, Maryland

Lemon balsamic pearls

GRAND PRIZE

FIRST IN CATEGORY

Mike Strejc

Milwaukie, Oregan

Fried Maryland Oyster Tortillas with an Avocado Garlic Aioli

SECOND IN CATEGORY

Vincent Lendacki

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cabana Grass Oyster Shooters

THIRD IN CATEGORY

2021 People’s Choice Awards (Marty Hyson) and Best Presentation Award (Marty Hyson) Judges
2021 Grand Prize (Debbie Reynolds)