#ChooseMyPlate: Healthy MealPlanning Challenge
The #ChooseMyPlate ("Competition") is organised by The GraceKennedy Foundation’s GK Campus Connect Programme. The #ChooseMyPlate Competition aims to promote healthy eating habits among university students by encouraging them to create well-balanced, budget-friendly meals.
By participating, entrants agree to these terms and conditions.
· Submission Period: Wednesday, February 11-Wednesday, March 4, 2026
· Voting Period: Monday, March 9- Friday, March 13, 2026
· Winner Awarded: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at our ‘Making the A-Grade: Fueling Your Body for Success’ Session at the University of Technology.
· Open to university students residing in Jamaica.
· Participants must follow @gracekennedygrp on Instagram.
1. Create a 2-minute video showcasing the preparation of a well-balanced meal using at least one (1)product from each of the following brands: Grace, Hi‑Lo, and Caribbean Choice, all within a budget of JMD $3,500.
2. Highlight the nutritional balance of the meal, including protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.
3. Ensure the video includes:
a. Step-by-step instructions
b. A list of ingredients
c. The final plated meal
d. The receipt to showproof of budget
4. Post the video on your Instagram page using the official competition hashtags:
#ChooseMyPlate #MakingtheAGrade #GKFoundation
5. Tag @gracekennedygrp in the post.
6. The top three (3) entries will be selected based on the criteria below, after which they will be posted to @gracekennedygrp Instagram page, where the entrants are responsible for getting persons to like their video. The winners will be determined based on number of post ‘likes.’
To ensure fairness and transparency, all entries in the #ChooseMyPlate Competition will be evaluated using the scoring categories below. Each submission is reviewed based on creativity, nutritional balance, adherence to guidelines, and overall presentation.
Scoring Breakdown(Total: 100 Points)
Judges will assess how well your meal reflects a balanced plate (protein, carbs, fat)
Your meal must be created within the JMD $3,500 budget, supported by a clear and accurate receipt showing proof of cost control.
All submissions must include at least one (1) product from each of the following brands: Grace, Hi‑Lo, and Caribbean Choice.
Judges will assess the use of branded products based on both compliance and quantity.
Points are awarded based on:
Scoring Note:
Judges will award points based on the total number of branded items used across all three brands.
Point Breakdown
1–2 branded products → 5 points
3–4 branded products → 10 points
5 or more branded products → 15points (maximum)
Judges will look at:
This includes:
Note: Materials that are offensive, inappropriate, plagiarised, or not aligned with the rules may be disqualified.
The top three participants will receive:
· 🏆 Winner:$50,000 tuition award + JMD $5,000 Hi-Lo Voucher+ Grace Foods Gift Basket
· 🥈 1st Runner-up: Air fryer + JMD $5,000 Hi-Lo Voucher + Grace Foods Gift Basket
· 🥉 2nd Runner-up: Blender + Grace Foods Gift Basket
· Videos must be original and created specifically for this competition.
· Participants may submit only one entry.
· All entries must be posted by 11:59 PM (Jamaica time) on March 4, 2026.
· GraceKennedy reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:
o Contains offensive, inappropriate, or plagiarised content.
o Does not adhere to the budget or required ingredients.
· Winners will be selected based on the judging criteria and notified via Instagram DM from @gracekennedygrp.
· Winners must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize.
By entering, participants agree that GraceKennedy Foundation may repost, share, or use their videos for promotional purposes, with credit given to the creator.
This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. By entering, participants release Instagram and GraceKennedy from any liability.
For questions, contact us at gkfoundation@gkco.com.
