2018
National Barbeque & Grilling Association
5th place Hot Chik Bait
American Royal Barbeque Rub Contest
3rd place in the Hot Rubs with Hot Chik Bait
15th place out of 153 contestants in the Mild Rubs with Booty Shake
9rd place out of 196 contestants in the overall with Hot Chik Bait
22rd place out of 196 contestants in the overall with Booty Shake
27rd place out of 196 contestants in the overall with Hot Radical Rib
34rd place out of 196 contestants in the overall with Hot Boo Yah Beef
2017
World Hot Sauce Awards
2nd place Chik Bait
3rd Place Boo Yah Beef
2016
The National Barbecue Association (NBBQA)
NBBQA Recognizes Locally Made Hot Radical Rib and Hot Booty Shake as “Award of Excellence” Winners
Swimmin’ in Smoke takes home high honors at NBBQA national conference
March 10, 2016 — The National Barbecue Association (NBBQA) announced that local products, Hot Radical Rib and Hot Booty Shake were among the top winners in this year’s Awards of Excellence competition. Hot Radical Rib earned 2 awards!
Hot Radical Rib earned a 1st place in the Barbecue Dry Rub & Seasoning – Cajun Rub category
Hot Radical Rib earned a 5th place in the Barbecue Dry Rub & Seasoning – Caribbean/Jerk category.
Hot Booty Shake earned a 1st place award in the Barbecue Dry Rub & Seasoning – Caribbean/Jerk
The award was announced at the organization’s annual conference held in Nashville, Tennessee.
The annual competition recognizes the very best barbecue products in a number of industry categories.
“BBQ enthusiasts from all over the country come here to measure their products against their peers,” said Roy Slicker, association president. “It’s a competitive field with top-notch products, and a NBBQA Award of Excellence medal is quickly becoming one of the most coveted awards in the food service industry.”
The World Hot Sauce Awards 2016
Chik Bait seasoning wins 1st place in the World for the
cook-off-Dry Seasoning Rub Fowl category
Chik Bait seasoning wins 3rd place in the World for the
Condiments – Table Seasoning
Cattle Call seasoning wins 3rd place in the World for the
Cook-Off-Dry Seasoning Rub Beef Category
Fish Bait seasoning wins 3rd place in the World for the
Cook-Off-Dry Seasoning Rub Fish Category
That’s in the world!!
There were over 1000 entries from 161 Companies that entered this years contest from 14 countries: New Zealand, United States, Canada, Hungary, United Kingdom, Austria, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Croatia, Switzerland, Slovenia, Czech Republic & Malaysia.
2015
The National Barbeque Association (NBBQA)
NBBQA Recognizes Locally Made Hot Chik Bait and Hot Radical Rib as “Award of Excellence” Winners
Swimmin’ in Smoke takes home high honors at NBBQA national conference
March 9, 2015 — The National Barbecue Association (NBBQA) announced that local products, Hot Chik Bait and Hot Radical Rib were among the top winners in this year’s Awards of Excellence competition.
Hot Chik Bait earned a 4th place in the Barbeque Dry Rub & seasoning – Southwest category.
Hot Radical Rib earned a 1st place in the Barbeque Dry Rub & Seasoning – Caribbean/Jerk & Mediterranean/Herb category.
The award was announced at the organization’s annual conference held March 4-7 in Nashville, Tenn.
The annual competition recognizes the very best barbecue products in a number of industry categories, and the winners were selected from among 450 total submissions.
“BBQ enthusiasts from all over the country come here to measure their products against their peers,” said Roy Slicker, association president. “It’s a competitive field with top-notch products, and a NBBQA Award of Excellence medal is quickly becoming one of the most coveted awards in the food service industry.”
The WORLD Hot Sauce Awards 2015
Chik Bait seasoning wins 2nd place in the world for the
cook-off-Dry Seasoning Rub Fowl category
Our Rubs have also won us (and other teams) several awards in professional BBQ Competitions.
2013
02-09-2013
12th Annual Freedom RV BBQ Throw Down. Tucson, AZ
4th place Ribs
3rd place Pork But
02-22-2013 & 02-23-2013 (2 day comp.) Friday & Saturday
Shorty’s Rib Fest. Cathedral City, CA
1st place Ribs (Friday)
1st place Ribs (Saturday)
1st PLACE OVER ALL “GRAND CHAMPION”
03-16-2013
2nd Annual Havasu Landing Resort & Casino BBQ Championship. Lake Havasu, CA
1st place Ribs
3rd place Brisket
1st PLACE OVER ALL “GRAND CHAMPION”
03-23-2013
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. Tucson, AZ
3rd place Ribs
5th place Brisket
05-25-2013
Salute to Service BBQ Challenge. Mesa, AZ
1st place Chicken
09-07-2013
2nd Annual Out of the Ashes BBQ Competition Eagar, AZ
5th place Chicken
5th place Ribs
10-12-2013
2nd Annual Pit Crews & BBQ Glendale, AZ
1st place Ribs
2nd place Brisket
4th PLACE OVER ALL
12-1-2013
Arizona Triple Crown of BBQ Overall Team of the Year 2013
Arizona Triple Crown of BBQ Overall Ribs Category 2013
Arizona BCS (Barbeque Championship Series) Team of The Year 2013
2012
11-03-2012
Pit Crews & BBQ Glendale, AZ
2nd place Chicken
1st place Ribs
2nd place Pork Butt
4th PLACE OVER ALL
09-08-2012
Out of the Ashes BBQ Competition Eagar, AZ
1st place Ribs
08-11-2012
Golden Acorn III & Border Cup Campo, CA
4th place Ribs
07-07 2012
Holbrook Ace in the Hole BBQ Holbrook, AZ
1st place Chicken