Please bear with me as I work to gather the records for the 2007 Awards. Unfortunately, the NBBQA’s managing company at that time did not include the awards in the 2007 conference report published in the magazine. In addition, when a new management company took over in 2018, they did not preserve the information from our previous website.

If you have any details or documentation regarding the 2007 winners, please contact me at (800) 385-0002 or admin@nbbqa.org.

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🏅 Awards of Excellence

Since 2005, the NBBQA Awards of Excellence have honored the finest achievements in the barbecue and grilling world — recognizing excellence in flavor, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. What began as a small tribute to great sauce and rub makers has grown into one of the most respected competitions in the industry.

Each year, the Awards of Excellence shine a spotlight on the people and products that keep the fire burning — from pitmasters and product developers to writers, photographers, and innovators who shape the future of barbecue.

To win an NBBQA Award of Excellence is to earn one of the highest honors in the barbecue community — a mark of passion, authenticity, and dedication to the craft.

🫙 Sauce Excellence Awards

Each year, the NBBQA honors the finest makers in the barbecue world — artisans who craft, bottle, and share the flavors that define our community. These champions represent the highest standards of taste, innovation, and authenticity.

🏆 Sauces

🍅 TOMATO MILD BBQ SAUCE

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🥈 Kentucky Red Bourbon - Ole Ray's Sauces
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🌶 TOMATO SPICY BBQ SAUCE

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🟡 MUSTARD MILD BBQ SAUCE

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🥉 Ole Ray's Classic Gold Barbecue & Cooking Sauce – Ole Ray's Sauces
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🔸 MUSTARD SPICY BBQ SAUCE

🥇 Ole Ray's Kentucky Gold Bourbon BBQ Sauce – Ole Ray's Sauces
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🍏 FRUIT MILD BBQ SAUCE

🥇Ole Ray’s Blackberry Wine Barbecue Sauce – Ole Ray’s Sauces
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🥉 Ole Ray’s Apple Cinnamon Barbecue Sauce – Ole Ray’s Sauces
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🍍 FRUIT SPICY BBQ SAUCE

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