The purpose of the Georgia Barbecue Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor a distinguished and select group of innovators, visionaries, leaders, and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the art, science, business, or sport of barbecue in the State of Georgia.
Any such individual, group, team, organization, business, restaurant, or other entity, past or present, is eligible for consideration for induction into the Georgia Barbecue Hall of Fame. Submissions do not need to be associated with any particular group or organization.
Anyone may make up to two submissions per year by completing the online Submission form. Please make a separate form for each submission with as much information and contact info as possible. Anyone may also submit themselves.
Nominations received by September 30 of each year will be eligible for consideration for the current year and all future classes of the Hall of Fame.
The Board of Directors will make a cursory review of all submissions prior to becoming formal nominations. A Nomination Committee, comprised of a group of individuals selected for their diverse knowledge of barbecue, as well as geography and experiences will review and evaluate ALL nominations, and present a limited list of finalist to a Selection Committee.
The Selection Committee will then select the three (3) most worthy finalist each year for induction into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held each February.
Updated lists of current nominees and current finalists are posted on the Hall of Fame website. There is no need to nominate anyone already on either list. Biographies and other information about all inductees will also be posted and maintained at the website. For question or more information, please email director@gabbqhof.org or info@gabbqhof.org.