Barbeque
Awards
THE ENVELOPE, PLEASE! And the winner is:
SMOKY JON'S #1 BBQ out of Madison, Wisconsin
SMOKY JON'S #1 BBQ has been representing Madison Wisconsin in prestigious barbeque competitions all over the U.S.A. for over 27 years. Smoky Jon set lofty goals to win World and National BBQ Championships. By working tirelessly at the art of producing World Class wood and charcoal cooked BBQ, these goals were attained. The road was not an easy one, but few great accomplishments in life are. Never in the history of BBQ in Madison, Wisconsin has any independent BBQ restauranteur, BBQ caterer, or BBQ contest participant ever won any World or National BBQ championship, let alone, winning over 60 World and National BBQ awards. Smoky Jon's is proud to represent Madison Wisconsin in BBQ competitions and to have earned the title of "Madison's All-Time BBQ King"! Listed below are some of the awards Smoky Jon's has received (most of which are on display at our BBQ restaurant)
| 2011 First Place Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 First Place Smoky Jon’s Spicy Fruit BBQ Sauce. National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 First Place Smoky Jon’s Spicy Mustard BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 Third Place Smoky Jon’s Mediterranean Rub, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 Fourth Place Smoky Jon’s Cajun Rub, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 Fourth Place Smoky Jon’s Sweet Fire Table Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 Sixth Place Smoky Jon’s Southwest Rub, National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina |
| 2011 First Place “Best Ribs” — Madison Magazine |
| 2011 Best Ribs (“Best BBQ Dish in Madison”) Istbmus |
| 2010 First Place Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Festival, Douglas, Georgia |
| 2010 First Place Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Memphis, Tennessee |
| 2010 second Place Smoky Jon’s Gourmet Hot Sauce. National BBQ Convention, Memphis, Tennessee |
| 2010 Third Place Smoky Jon’s Sweet Fire Table Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Memphis, Tennessee |
| 2010 Third Place Smoky Jon’s Cajun Rub, National BBQ Convention, Memphis, Tennessee |
| 2010 Fourth Place Smoky Jon’s Mediterranean Rub, National BBQ Convention, Memphis, Tennessee |
| 2009 First Place - Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas |
| 2009 Second Place - Smoky Jon’s Mild Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas |
| 2009 Third Place - Smoky Jon’s Mediterranean Herb Seasoning, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas |
| 2008 First Place - Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Festival, Douglas, Georgia |
| 2008 First Place - Smoky Jon’s Mild Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2008 - 2nd Place - Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2008 - 2nd Place - Smoky Jon’s Cajun Seasoning, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2008 - 2nd Place - Smoky Jon’s Mediterranean Herb Seasoning, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2008 - 4th Place - Smoky Jon’s Sweet Fire Table Sauce National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2008 - 5th Place - Smoky Jon’s Southwest Seasoning, National BBQ Convention, Austin, Texas | |||||
| 2007 First Place (Gold Medal) Best Ribs Award — Madison Magazine | |||||
| 2007 Best BBQ Award — Isthmus | |||||
| 2007 Second Place — Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce, National BBQ Festival — Douglas, Georgia | |||||
| 2007 First Place - Smoky Jon’s Mild Vinegar BBQ Sauce - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Second Place - Smoky Jon’s Spicy Tomato BBQ Sauce - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Second Place — Smoky Jon’s Gourmet Hot Sauce - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Second Place - Smoky Jon’s Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Second Place — Smoky Jon’s Cajun Seasoning - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Second Place — Smoky Jon’s Mediterranean Herb Seasoning - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2007 Third Place - Smoky Jon’s Southwest Seasoning - National BBQ Convention- Raleigh NC. | |||||
| 2006 Best Ribs Award Madison Magazine and ISTHMUS | |||||
| 2006 1st Place in the "Peoples Choice" BBQ Sauce competition - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 1st Place - Smoky Jon's Mild Vinegar BBQ Sauce - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 2nd Place - Smoky Jon's Gourmet Hot Sauce - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 2nd Place - Smoky Jon's Cajun Seasoning - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 2nd Place - Smoky Jon's Southwest Seasoning - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 4th Place - Smoky Jon's Mediterranean Herb Seasoning - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 4th Place - Smoky Jon's Spicy Vinegar BBQ Sauce - National BBQ Convention - Knoxville, Tennessee | |||||
| 2006 6th Place - National BBQ Convention (Douglas GA.) | |||||
| 2005 1st Place National BBQ Festival ! (Douglas GA.) | |||||
| 2005 Best Ribs Award Madison Magazine and ISTHMUS | |||||
| 2005 2nd Place National BBQ Convention, Houston, Texas | |||||
| 2004 Best Ribs Award Madison Magazine and ISTHMUS | |||||
| 2003 Best Ribs Award Madison Magazine and ISTHMUS | |||||
| 2002 1st Place (out of 1170 entrants) National BBQ Convention, Houston, Texas | |||||
| 2001 4th Place National BBQ Convention, Greenville, South Carolina | |||||
| 2000 7th Place National BBQ Convention, Houston, Texas | |||||
| 1999 1st Place National BBQ Convention, Orlando, Florida | |||||
| 1998 2nd Place National BBQ Convention, Dallas, Texas | |||||
| 1997 Best Place for BBQ, ISTHMUS Poll, Madison, Wisconsin | |||||
| "Great Ribs That Convert Vegetarians" WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin | |||||
| 1996 Best Entree Taste of Madison (Ribs) | |||||
| Best BBQ Sauce ISTHMUS | |||||
| Best Ribs MADISON MAGAZINE | |||||
| Reserve Grand Champion - American Cured Meat Championships, Louisville, Kentucky | |||||
| Best Ribs and Best Sauce, Food Critics Choice, Indianapolis, Indiana | |||||
| 1995 Best Entree Taste of Madison (Ribs) | |||||
| Best Ribs MADISON MAGAZINE | |||||
| 1994 1st Place Ribs, 1st Place Sauce Hot Country Days National Rib fest, Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota | |||||
| 4th Place Ribs Twin Cities National Rib fest, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
| 1993 1st Place Sauce, 3rd Place Ribs Twin Cities National Rib fest, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
| Best Entree Taste of Madison (Ribs) | |||||
| 1992 2nd Place People's Choice Twin Cities National Rib fest, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
4th Place
Professional Pork Ribs & 5th Place Professional Beef Ribs, Kansas City
Beef-A-Thon, Kansas City, Missouri
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| Best Ribs ISTHMUS Poll | |||||
| 1990 1st Place Ribs Christmas Mountain Rib fest, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | |||||
| 1st Place Whole Hog, 1st Place Ribs, 1st Place Sauce, Overall National BBQ Champion - GRAND SLAM VICTORY! National Pig Roasting Championships, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
| 1998 2nd Place Ribs Christmas Mountain Rib fest, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | |||||
| 2nd Place Whole Hog National Pig Roasting Championships, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
| 1988 2nd Place Whole Hog National Pig Roasting Championships, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||||
| 1985 1st Place Ribs Augsburger Rib fest, Madison, Wisconsin | |||||
| 5th Place Ribs (720 entrants) Mike Royko National Rib fest, Chicago, Illinois | |||||
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