Gala Retail is looking for Ireland’s Best Baker and Junior Baker of the Year! The overall winner will take home a cash prize of €3,000, while the Junior Baker winner will receive €1,500! Plus, both winners will feature on Ireland AM!
If you’re between 12 and 16, enter the Junior Baker category – or if you’re an adult baker, this is your chance to shine! From cupcakes and muffins to breads, scones, and traybakes, we want to see and taste your recipes!
You have until April 20th to enter. Finalists will be announced, and the big judging event takes place on May 8th!
To enter:
Email irelandamcomp@virginmedia.ie with your Name, Age, Town, Contact Details, your recipe, and a photo/video of your baked goods.
Competition Details:
Entrants must bake a product that falls within one of the six eligible categories listed below and submit their recipe:
- Cupcakes (min x6)
- Muffins (min x6)
- Scones (min x6)
- Breads
- Tart
- Traybakes
1.Eligibility
1.1. The competition is open to residents of the Republic of Ireland only.
1.2. Participants must enter under the correct category:
– Junior Baker: Open to individuals aged 12 -16 years at the time of entry.
– Adult Baker: Open to individuals aged 16 years and over at the time of entry.
1.3. Employees of Gala Retail, Virgin Media, and any associated promotional partners, including their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.
1.4. Employees of independently owned and operated Gala estate stores who are not directly employed by Gala Retail are also ineligible to enter.
2.Entry Requirements
2.1. Entries must be submitted via email to irelandamcomp@virginmedia.ie and must include:
– Full Name
– Age
– Contact Details
– The recipe
– A Photo or Video of the baked goods being entered.
2.2. You agree that the Material / recipe you provide is correct and truthful and is all your own work, and has not been copied from someone else’s work.
2.3. You understand that we are not obliged to use your Material in any way.
2.4. Entries must be submitted before 11:59pm on Sunday April 20th. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
3.Finalists & Judging Day
3.1. A shortlist of finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. Finalists will be notified in advance of the event.
3.2. Finalists must be available to attend the Judging Event on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, which will take place outside Dublin.
3.3. The judging panel’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
3.4. Judging will be based on presentation, texture and taste
4.Media & Publicity
4.1. By entering the competition, participants agree to:
– Be filmed and/or photographed for use on Ireland AM, Gala Retail’s social media channels, and other promotional platforms.
– Participate in media and press activities, including interviews and regional/national press coverage, if required.
4.2. The names and images of winners and finalists may be used in promotional material related to the competition.
5.Prizes
5.1. The prizes are as follows:
– Overall Best Baker: €3,000
– Junior Baker Winner: €1,500
– Finalists: €500 each
5.2. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for any other alternative.
6.Winning Recipe & Commercial Adaptation
6.1. If the winning recipe is selected for potential sale in Gala Retail stores, it may be adapted for commercial production, including modifications to ingredients and production methods.
6.2. The winner agrees to collaborate with Gala Retail’s production team if their recipe is chosen for commercial adaptation.
6.3. There is no guarantee that any winning recipe will be sold in Gala Retail stores.
6.4. The winner acknowledges that the competition prize (€3,000 for the overall winner or €1,500 for junior baker) is the full and final compensation for their participation. No further payments, royalties, licensing fees, or other remuneration will be provided if their recipe is used, adapted, or sold in Gala Retail stores or any associated outlets.
7.General Terms
7.1. Gala Retail and Virgin Media reserve the right to modify, cancel, or terminate the competition at any time if circumstances require.
7.2. By entering, participants agree to these Terms & Conditions.
7.3. Any breach of these Terms & Conditions may result in disqualification.
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