KCBS Annual Awards Banquet

In our 37th year, we have more reasons to celebrate than ever before and we want you to be part of the fun! We're thrilled to bring our BBQ family back together, circle the table, and break bread again at the 2024 KCBS Annual Awards Banquet as we return to a standalone event!

At the Annual Awards Banquet, we will build on decades of tradition by honoring Outstanding Certified Barbeque Judges, celebrating the top Teams of the Year for Master Series and Backyard Series, as well as giving tribute to the distinguished Gary and Carolyn Wells Ambassador awardee. 

This year's Annual Awards Banquet is the inaugural KCBS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! KCBS will recognize the best of the best, legends behind the smoke, the outstanding CBJs in the judges' tent, and the quintessential organizers and reps behind the scenes.

But that's not all, folks! The centerpiece of the 2024 KCBS Annual Banquet will be the incredible BBQ Legends keynote with some of the world's most respected and successful BBQ cooks and restaurateurs such as Myron Mixon, Chris Lilly, Johnny Trigg, Melissa Cookston and Tuffy Stone, and moderated by Rod Gray. The Banquet will feature breakout sessions tailored towards our CBJs, folks seeking sponsorship and social media advice, organizers, and much more. The 2024 KCBS Annual Awards Banquet promises to be one you won't forget!

Register by 12/1/2023 for advance ticket pricing. 

BBQ Program

Harrah's Casino and Resort Registration Information

2024 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET PACKAGES




Banquet Registration Available Here


FUTURE OF THE FLAME TABLE SPONSOR: 

  • exclusive to KCBS members (advance ticket purchased prior to 12/1/2023)
  • admission for EIGHT (8) to the banquet dinner
  • admission for EIGHT (8)  to the awards ceremony
  • admission for EIGHT (8) to full breakout program
  • admission for  EIGHT (8)  to the keynote
  • EIGHT (8) Foundation raffle tickets
  • $100 donation towards the KCBS Foundation to support the Scholarship Program
    • Table sponsor will receive verbal acknowledgment of support on stage by the banquet emcee;
    • Table sponsors will be recognized on all banquet promotional materials, event materials, and on KCBS Banquet webpage

 $1200
 *$100 of the ticket price is tax-deductible


WORLD CHAMPION TICKET:

  • exclusive to KCBS members (advance ticket purchased prior to 12/1/2023)
  • admission for one to the banquet dinner
  • admission for one to the awards ceremony
  • admission for one to full breakout program
  • admission for one to the keynote
  • one Foundation raffle ticket
  • $100 donation towards the KCBS Foundation to support the Scholarship Program
    • logo or team name displayed prominently on Foundation scholarship materials at the banquet                                                          


$175
*$100 of the ticket price is tax-deductible


LEGEND TICKET:                                      

  • exclusive to KCBS members (advance ticket purchased prior to 12/1/2023)                    
  • admission for one to the banquet dinner                                                             
  • admission for one to the awards ceremony                                                       
  • admission for one to breakout sessions                                           
  • admission for one to the keynote                                                                    
  • one Foundation raffle ticket

$75             






BEST OF THE BEST TICKET:

  • exclusive to KCBS members (ticket purchase after 12/1/2023)
  • admission for one
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  • mission for one to breakout sessions 
  • admission for one to the keynote

$100

PUBLIC TICKET BBQ SYMPOSIUM:

  • admission for one to breakout sessions 
  • admission for one to the keynote
  • one-year membership to KCBS

$145



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KEYNOTE: Myron Mixon, Chris Lilly, Johnny Trigg, Melissa Cookston and Tuffy Stone

BBQ Legends Unite to impart their wisdom, share the secrets of their success, and stoke the fire!         
Moderated by KCBS CEO, Rod Gray.      

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Exporting Sauces, Rubs and Fuels
How to Leverage Social Media to Build your Brand
Certified: CBJ Meeting 
Organizer Roundtable and MUCH MORE

Harrah's Casino

1 Riverboat Dr.

Kansas City, Mo 64116


Reserve rooms by 12/12/23 to get the KCBS discounted rate.  Reserve rooms by booking online (preferred and more cost-effective, or by booking through the toll-free number.

To avoid paying a $10.00 fee, individuals may book their hotel reservations using the following link:  https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=NKC&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S01BQ4

Individuals may call 1-800-427-7247  to book their hotel reservation and must mention the offer/group code Any reservations made this route will be assessed a fee of $10.00 plus current sales tax, per reservation.

Reserve rooms by 12/12/23 to get the KCBS discounted rate.