2025 Awards of Excellence Entry Window Now Open!

Calling all barbecue and grilling enthusiasts! The entry window for the 2025 Awards of Excellence opened on October 1, 2024, and will close on December 1, 2024. This is your chance to showcase your best work and gain recognition in one of the most prestigious awards in the barbecue community!

All entries must be received at the National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) office by December 1, 2024. Entry forms can be found at , so make sure to visit the nbbqa.org, complete the forms, and submit your entry before the deadline.

Judging for the 2025 Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Sweet Swine O’Mine Distributing, 113, Edwards Road, Byhalia, MS 38611.  

Please be aware that, as of today, Friday, October 11, 2024, the NBBQA office landline is still out of service due to Hurricane Helena. If you have any questions, you can reach me, Janet Phelps, directly at (912) 501-0971 on my cell phone.

Best of luck to all entrants – we look forward to seeing your submissions!  Find your entry forms here.