1. The contest is open to professional chefs, cooks, and restaurant owners only; participants must be at least 21 years old.
2. Participants must use any or a combination of California cheeses available at Hightower, Inc. (+63-2) 8523-4099 / 8354-0984 / 8247-0228, Sourdough Cafe+Deli (+63-917-185-9463), La Petite Fromagerie (+63-917-112-3668), and Santini Food Specialists, Inc. (+63-917-712-0840).
3. For entry to be considered, participant must:
   • Indicate complete name, age, designation, restaurant, email address, and contact number.
   • Email the pizza name, recipe, short background/inspiration essay, and three high resolution photos to pizzalympics@gmail.com.
   • Post photos of the pizza and share pizza recipe on his/her Facebook and Instagram, tag Real California Milk Philippines and use the hashtags #pizzalympics, #realcaliforniamilk, #realcaliforniamilkphl and #lookfortheseal.
   • Adhere to the official contest rules by signing the conforme.
   • Must show proof of complete vaccination by sending a screenshot of their vaccination card.
4. There is no limit to the number of pizza entries per participant. Deadline for submission of entries is on September 30, 2021.
5. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: 50% for use of cheese; 25% for background/inspiration essay; and 25% for creativity and visual impact.
6. Ten finalists will compete in live pizza cooking showdown. Date and details will be announced soon.
7. Final entries will be judged based on the following criteria: 50% for taste and texture; 50% for creativity and visual impact.
8. Prizes for the final round are as follows:

Php 100,000.00 grand prize and an all-expense paid trip to the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas Nevada
Php 50,000.00 second place and an all-expense paid trip to the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas Nevada
Php 25,000.00 third place and an all-expense paid trip to the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas Nevada

The rest of the finalists will receive P10,000 each.

9. The top three winners will make their winning pizza available to customers for a limited time (at least 1 month) in their restaurant.
10. Trip expenses are not convertible to cash. Top 3 winners will apply for their US Visa; the CMAB will provide an invitation letter indicating that it will shoulder all expenses related to the trip including airfare, accommodations, and meals. Winners must comply with all Covid-related travel requirements that the DOH/IATF, airlines, and U.S. point of entry authorities dictate. The CMAB will shoulder the costs of necessary tests upon departure and quarantine expenses (at a reasonable hotel) upon return.