Announcing the Idea Spot Sub Challenge winner!

Oct. 12, 2022

The results are in, and The Cowboy has been declared the winner of our Idea Spot Sub Challenge. We congratulate Deli Clerk Brett Root, #1581, The Villages, Florida, for his creativity and unique sub recipe. 

These subs were selected as finalists:

• The Cowboy by Deli Clerk Brett Root, #1581, The Villages, Florida — Boar’s Head Chipotle Gourmaise, Boar’s Head Deluxe Roast Beef, Boar’s Head Chipotle Gouda, onion rings and a drizzle of barbecue sauce on a white roll.
• Land/Air/Sea by Pharmacy Intern Samuel Williams, #1404, Mobile, Alabama — Publix Deli Fried Popcorn Shrimp, Publix Deli Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Publix Deli Top Round Roast Beef, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, salt and pepper on a white roll.
• Buffalo Chicken by Customer Service Team Leader Kirk Bonacci, #692, Orlando, Florida — Publix Deli Chicken Breast Salad with Buffalo sauce, lettuce, onions, peppers and ranch dressing on a white roll.
• Spicy Chicken Tender Sub by Software Engineer Ryan Bowser — Publix Deli Chicken Tenders, Publix Deli Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Buffalo sauce, Boar's Head 3-Pepper Colby Jack Cheese and jalapenos on a white roll.

Thank you to the Aprons chefs, who did a wonderful job creating each sandwich and making a taste test possible. 

After the taste test, The Cowboy was named the grand prize winner. The sandwich was evaluated on its originality, taste and texture. For his amazing sub, Brett visited the corporate office, where the deli business unit welcomed him. He also received a Publix gift card and an Idea Spot pin. 

Thank you to all the associates who submitted recipes and voted. Congratulations to the 4 finalists for making this challenge a substantial success. 

Get your ideas ready for our next challenge! Visit Idea Spot today.