The Ultimate Baker

During the month of December a group of over 250 bakers from all over the world competed to become "The Ultimate Baker. "

The main goal to display their talents and gather family and friends to vote.

The first vote was free, and any vote beyond that helped the Christmas is Not Cancelled toy fundraiser for thousands of children. There were a total of 3 rounds and the final 25 contestants were to be judged by a panel of celebrity judges.

The panel included actresses Andrea Barber and Jen Lilley, entrepreneur and make-up mogul Jerrod Blandino and celebrity bakers Sheri Wilson and Ryan Sullivan.

The winner took home the title of The Ultimate Baker, $5,000, a personalized collection with Sprinkle Pop, a baker ' s box, and the cover of Christmas Inc Magazine

The top 10 finalist were announced on Christmas day and included: Natalie Dufner from Minnesota, Gabriella Galway from Pennsylvania, Laurel Kosel from Michigan, Amanda Martin from Kentucky, Kristina Mrakic from Merrylands

Australia, Julia Greenstein from Florida, Laura Krell from Virginia, Anila Kaisani from Florida, Jennifer Malone from California, and the winner Anna Simeonides from North Carolina.

Andrea Barber

Jen Lilley

Jerrod Blandino

Ryan Sullivan