The University of the Virgin Islands announces the winners of the 18th Annual Afternoon on the Green held on March 4, on the St. Thomas campus golf course. Topping this year's list with most wins is Dawn Milliner, who won in three categories. Milliner won third prize for her "Brown Sugar Walnut Pound Cake" in the Pastries and Sweets category. In the Native Drinks category she won first prize for her soursop juice, second prize for her gingerbeer and third prize for her sorrel.

"Anson's Chicken and Rice" prepared by Anson Larcheveaux maintained its second place win from last year in the Main Dishes/Meats/Poultry category. Taking first prize in that category is "Lash and Booms's Jack Daniel Tofu," prepared by Anson Larcheveaux and Selwyn Gumbs.

In the Soups category Erica Donovan's "Peas Soup" and "Kalalloo" both tied for first place. First-time contributor Mark Freeman won the first prize in the Breads category for his "Whole Wheat Eggless Banana Bread."

Judging was done by patrons who purchased $10 or more of tickets. Judging was based on originality, taste and creativity. Please see the complete list of winners below.

Afternoon on the Green 2007 Winners

Pastries and Sweets

1st Prize -- Vienna Cake, Judith Gooding

2nd Prize -- Coconut Tart, Blanche Mills

3rd Prize -- Brown Sugar Walnut Pound Cake, Dawn Milliner

Native Drinks

1st Prize -- Soursop, Dawn Milliner

2nd Prize -- Gingerbeer -- Dawn Milliner

3rd Prize -- Sorrel, Dawn Milliner

Honorary 's Passion, Ithiel Melchior-Joseph

Soups

1st Prize -- (tie) Peas Soup, Erica Donovan and Kalalloo, Erica Donovan

2nd Prize -- Seafood Kalalloo, Lesmore Howard

Side Dishes

1st Prize -- Scalloped Potato, Grisha Fleming

2nd Prize -- Filipino Egg Rolls, Dr. and Mrs. Dion Phillips

3rd Prize -- (tie) Potato Stuffing, Joan Ephraim and Potato Stuffing, Lynnett Fahie

Vegetables/Casseroles

1st Prize -- Veggie Lasagna, Paul Fahie

2nd Prize -- Sunshine Salsa, Cheryl Miller

3rd Prize -- Broccoli Salad, Patrice Johnson

Main Dishes/Meats/Poultry

1st Prize -- Lash and Boom's Jack Daniel Tofu, Anson Larcheveaux and Selwyn Gumbs

2nd Prize -- Anson's Chicken and Rice, Anson Larcheveaux

3rd Prize -- Katrina Jambalaya, Carol Lotz-Felix

Seafood

1st Prize -- Brigo's Firehouse Salmon, Arthur Raymo III

2nd Prize -- Shrimp Pasta, Diamond Barrel

3rd Prize -- (tie) Curry Cod, G&D Seafoods and Salmon Balls, Samuel Marrishow

Breads

1st Prize -- Whole Wheat Eggless Banana Bread, Mark Freeman

2nd Prize -- Banana Bread -- Deborah Nibbs

3rd Prize -- (tie) Dumb Bread, Carmen Y. Williams and Dumb Bread, Blanche Mills