Team of the Year Award
The Idaho BBQ Association Team of the Year awards recognize the most consistent and high-performing competition teams over the course of a full season, based on points earned at sanctioned events.
TOY points are calculated on all sanctioned events that a team participates in.
To be eligible, the teams head cook must be an IBA member in good standing at the time of the competition and remain in good standing throughout the competition year, including at the TOY awards banquet.
These are unofficial Standings for the 2026 season.
Number of Competitions considered: 4
Overall
Awarded to the team that accumulates the most points across all IBA categories and sanctioned competitions throughout the season, recognising overall consistency and performance at the highest level.
| Rank | Team Name | Points |
| 1 | Just Me BBQ | 2904 |
| 2 | Oak & Iron BBQ | 2449 |
| 3 | Ronnie Johnson BBQ | 2224 |
| 4 | Wading in the Smoke | 2199 |
| 5 | That’s All Smoke | 1627 |
| 6 | Northern Outcast BBQ | 1410 |
| 7 | Freedom Works BBQ | 1070 |
| 8 | Red Beards BBQ | 831 |
| 9 | Iron Brothers BBQ | 731 |
| 10 | Uncle Butts BBQ | 602 |
| 11 | Mountain View Market | 554 |
| 12 | The Traeger Tribe | 517 |
| 13 | Leña | 451 |
| 14 | JJB Catering | 367 |
| 15 | Iron Flames BBQ | 324 |
Poultry
Awarded to the team that earns the most points in the chicken category across all IBA competitions, recognizing category-specific excellence and consistency.
| Rank | Team Name | Points |
| 1 | Just Me BBQ | 657 |
| 2 | Oak & Iron BBQ | 532 |
| 3 | Ronnie Johnson BBQ | 522 |
| 4 | Wading in the Smoke | 402 |
| 5 | That’s All Smoke | 363 |
| 6 | Iron Brothers BBQ | 264 |
| 7 | The Traeger Tribe | 259 |
| 8 | Freedom Works BBQ | 239 |
| 9 | Red Beards BBQ | 189 |
| 10 | JJB Catering | 119 |
| 11 | Northern Outcast BBQ | 114 |
| 12 | Leña | 99 |
Pork
Awarded to the team that earns the most points in the pork category across all IBA competitions, highlighting top performers in this discipline.
| Rank | Team Name | Points |
| 1 | Oak & Iron BBQ | 920 |
| 1 | Wading in the Smoke | 920 |
| 2 | Ronnie Johnson BBQ | 800 |
| 3 | Just Me BBQ | 725 |
| 4 | That’s All Smoke | 481 |
| 5 | Northern Outcast BBQ | 317 |
| 6 | Freedom Works BBQ | 257 |
| 7 | Mountain View Market | 213 |
| 8 | Uncle Butts BBQ | 209 |
| 9 | Red Beards BBQ | 189 |
| 10 | JJB Catering | 129 |
| 11 | Iron Brothers BBQ | 124 |
| 12 | The Traeger Tribe | 119 |
| 13 | Iron Flames BBQ | 113 |
| 14 | Leña | 109 |
Beef
Awarded to the team that earns the most points in the beef category across all IBA competitions, celebrating the highest level of achievement in beef entries.
| Rank | Team Name | Points |
| 1 | Northern Outcast BBQ | 527 |
| 2 | Just Me BBQ | 477 |
| 3 | That’s All Smoke | 312 |
| 4 | Freedom Works BBQ | 297 |
| 5 | Ronnie Johnson BBQ | 257 |
| 6 | Wading in the Smoke | 242 |
| 7 | Oak & Iron BBQ | 232 |
| 8 | Red Beards BBQ | 214 |
| 9 | Iron Brothers BBQ | 154 |
| 10 | Mountain View Market | 153 |
| 11 | Leña | 134 |
| 12 | Iron Flames BBQ | 108 |
Judge(s) of the Year
Awarded to the judge(s) who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to IBA competitions, earning points through consistent participation, leadership and dedication to supporting events across the season. This recognition celebrates the individuals who help uphold the standard, fairness, and integrity of IBA judging.
To be eligible, judges must be an IBA member in good standing at the time of the competition and remain in good standing throughout the competition year, including at the TOY awards banquet.
Judges earn one point for each event they participate in, with table captains receiving two points per event in recognition of their leadership role. Additional points may be available at select competitions based on event-specific criteria (eg distance travelled).
These are unofficial Standings for the 2026 season.
| Rank | Judge Name | Points |
| 1 | Brian L | 6 |
| 1 | Kim D | 6 |
| 2 | Keri A | 5 |
| 3 | Dirk M | 3 |
| 4 | Cienna G | 2 |
| 4 | Glen J | 2 |
| 4 | Jim R | 2 |
| 4 | Scott B | 2 |
| 5 | Brent T | 1 |
| 5 | David J | 1 |
| 5 | Darren V | 1 |
| 5 | Jason C | 1 |
| 5 | Jeremy P | 1 |
| 5 | Ron B | 1 |
Outstanding Contributor
The IBA Outstanding Contributor Award recognizes individuals whose impact on the Idaho BBQ Association goes above and beyond, in ways that meaningfully strengthen and support the growth of barbecue in Idaho. This award is not presented every year—it is intentionally reserved for those rare contributors that truly stand out, whether through service, leadership, innovation, or dedication.
Nominees are put forward by IBA members, and as there are no fixed criteria, this award reflects the broad and lasting influence someone can have on the association and its community.
- Nominees must be current Idaho BBQ Association members in good standing at the time of nomination & TOY Awards banquet.
- Individuals cannot nominate themselves; all nominations must come from fellow IBA members.
- Each member may submit only one nomination per award cycle.
- Nominees should demonstrate a consistent willingness to support events, contribute where needed, and represent the IBA in a positive and professional manner.
- Contributions may take many forms, including leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, or behind-the-scenes support—formal certifications or titles are not required.
- Those currently serving on the IBA Board of Directors or other committees are not eligible for nomination during their term.