The University Book Store, Haba¤ero Homeboys and MMM Chili claimed the top three spots in the third annual Student Alumni Leadership Council Chili Cook-off on Wednesday.

Prizes in three categories were given out. The winner for the spiciest chili was Team Napalm. People’s Choice went to White Christmas Chili and Best Presentation was awarded to the Hot Mamas.

Organizers of the cook-off said it was a success.

“I’m just blown away by the turnout,” said Jeffrey Johnson, president of the Alumni Association and three-time cook-off judge. “Students using this event to promote their organization is wonderful.”

Johnson and nine other campus “celebrities” made up the team of judges.

Ryan Miller, senior in civil engineering, said each team contributed their own personality to the event.

“You can really see how people are getting into their table’s theme,” he said.

The Hot Mamas, a group of seniors in hotel, restaurant and institution management, showed off their chili with a Mardi Gras theme.

“We wanted to have some fun and show our stuff,” said Shannon Schwab, team member.

Their team’s secret ingredient was Hershey’s chocolate, “but not enough so anyone can tell,” she said.

Emily Pierce, member of the White Christmas Chili team, said her group used a recipe she got from her mother.

“People came from other groups to try our chili,” said Pierce, graduate student in political science.

The White Christmas Chili contained chicken, white beans and salsa.

“It’s very different and unique, but comes out very well,” said Melissa Amundson, team member and junior in veterinary medicine.

The judges sampled all 13 varieties of chili and walked from table to table to judge presentations at the beginning of the event.

“It’s neat to see culture represented,” Johnson said.

When deciding on the best chili, Johnson said he looked for “flavor and different ingredients added.”

Johnson’s pick was the Mexi Chili, made by employees of the University Book Store.

“Their chili’s flavor was wonderful,” he said.

John Burright, UBS employee, said their group came together after receiving an e-mail to see if there was any interest in forming a chili group.

His group revised their recipe before stumbling upon the best concoction — Mexican Chili.