The Grill Meister is very proud of several very significant awards presented for the Spankin' Sauce and Marinade as well as the Spank It Red Sauce. Competition is very heavy and you can bet there are some fantastic recipes entered and only the very best are recognized.

2004 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

2004 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
4th. Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

2004 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE & MARINADE
1st. Place -Oil & Vinegar Marinade

7th ANNUAL ROCKFISH COOK-OFF
East Coast Commercial Fisherman's & Aquaculture
Trade Expo - Ocean City, MD
FINALIST / Honorable Mention

2003 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

2003 NBBQA Award of Excellence
GRILLMATE 2000
1st. Place - Specialty Product Under $25.00

2002 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

3rd New Holland Summerfest
3rd Place - Vegetable Category
New Holland, PA

11th Homebuilder's Hog Happnin'
1st Place Meat Category (Anything But)
1st Place Wild Game (Anything But)
Shelby, NC

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
2nd Place - Oil & Vinegar Marinade Category

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
10th Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
9th Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
Top 20 BBQ Sauces in Tomato/Mild Category

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
GRILLMATE 2000
3rd. Place - Specialty Product Under $25.00

2002 NBBQA Award of Excellence
GRILL MEISTER GIFT BASKET
1st Place in Gift Basket Under $50.00 Category

VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP-
Festival in the Park, Danville, VA
The Grill Meister, Inc. Competition Team Awards:
3rd Place - Beef Brisket
3rd Place - BBQ Ribs

MARYLAND DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
SEAFOOD MARKETING PROGRAM -
Honorable Mention Rockfish Cooking Contest

MARYLAND STATE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP – Belair, MD
4th Place - Beef Brisket

2001 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
1st Place - Oil & Vinegar Marinade Category

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
8th Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
PRODUCT ASSORTMENT
1st Place - Gift Basket Under $50.00

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
7th Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
9th Place -Best Label Category

2001 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANK IT RED
Named in Top 30 BBQ Sauces in Tomato /Mild Category

VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP-
Festival in the Park, Danville, VA
The Grill Meister, Inc. Competition Team Awards:
2nd Place - Beef Brisket
5th Place - BBQ Chicken
9th Place - BBQ Ribs

AMERICAN ROYAL BARBECUE 2001
4th Place - Best Gift Basket on the Planet

10th ANNUAL HOG HAPPNIN' TAR HEEL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
The Grill Meister, Inc. Competition Team Awards:
1st Place - "Anything But Fowl" Category
1st Place - "Anything But Meat" Category
1st Place - BBQ Ribs (perfect 180)

2000 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

2000 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
1st Place - Oil & Vinegar Marinade Category

2000 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
3rd Place - Oil & Vinegar Marinade Category

2000 NBBQA Award of Excellence
PRODUCT ASSORTMENT
1st Place - Gift Basket Under $50.00

BLUE RIDGE BARBECUE BATTLE - Tryon, NC
The Grill Meister, Inc. Competition Team Awards:
Tied 1st Place - "Anything But ..." Category

NATIONAL CAPITOL BARBECUE BATTLE - Washington, DC
The Grill Meister, Inc. Competition Team Awards:
6th Place -Chicken
7th Place - Whole Hog
7th Place - Ribs

1999 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

1999 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
3rd Place - Oil & Vinegar Marinade Category

1999 NBBQA Award of Excellence
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
4th Place - Mild Vinegar Sauce Category

1998 AWARDS of EXCELLENCE - NBBQ

1998 NATIONAL CAPITOL BARBECUE BATTLE - Washington, DC
SPANKIN' SAUCE and MARINADE
Named One of the Top Twenty Barbecue Sauces at the Event