General Mills and the RBA are now accepting applications for the 2009 Merchandising Makeover: Pillsbury Bakery Edition contest. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a store front merchandising makeover valued at $5,000. The Merchandising Makeover contest is open to members of the RBA. Members are asked to write an original essay explaining why their bakery could benefit from a makeover and submit up to five photos of their bakery. 

 

A panel of judges will evaluate entries based on the entrant’s vision for their bakery’s future, demonstrated passion for the baking industry, and effective articulation of how the bakery could benefit from a merchandising makeover.  To become a member of the RBA and to obtain the official entry form and contest rules, bakery managers can visit www.rbanet.com.  Entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2009. The grand prize winner will be selected on or around May 15, 2009.