SCHOOL BOARD OF BARBECUE

The School Board of Barbecue 

Investing in Students. Fueling Education. Igniting Futures.

The School Board of Barbecue is the premier sponsorship and scholarship leadership circle of the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®)—a national, education-first organization using live-fire cooking and barbecue as a powerful vehicle for Career & Technical Education (CTE), applied learning, and workforce readiness.

Modeled after the spirit of a traditional school board—but powered by industry, community, and purpose—the School Board of Barbecue® unites brands, foundations, and civic leaders who believe in investing early in students, teachers, and schools through hands-on, project-based learning.

This is not charity.
This is strategic impact.

What Is the School Board of Barbecue?

The School Board of Barbecue is a national and state-level sponsorship ecosystem that allows partners to directly support:

• Middle School & High School students

• Educators and CTE programs

• Public school campuses and districts

• Regional, state, and national BBQ competitions

• Scholarships, equipment, curriculum, and experiences

Through structured sponsorships and scholarships, partners help fund safe, standards-aligned, real-world learning experiences that teach students far more than how to cook.

They learn how to:

• Plan and execute under pressure

• Work as a team

• Manage time, budgets, and resources

• Communicate and present professionally

• Lead with character and accountability

In short, students learn how to show up ready for life.

Impact on Students

For students, the School Board of Barbecue® creates access.

Access to:

• Hands-on CTE learning rooted in culinary arts, food science, agriculture, welding, business, and engineering

• Mentorship and role models from industry and community leaders

• Competition pathways that reward discipline, creativity, and execution

• Scholarships and financial support for post-secondary education and training

Students aren’t just cooking—they’re building confidence, resumes, and futures.

Barbecue becomes the classroom. Fire becomes the teacher. Purpose becomes the outcome.

‍ Impact on Teachers & Schools

For teachers and schools, the School Board of Barbecue® is a force multiplier.

Sponsors help provide:

• Curriculum support and classroom resources

• Equipment, trailers, pits, and safety gear

• Professional development and teacher training

• Event funding that removes barriers to participation

This support empowers educators to deliver high-impact, standards-aligned instruction that reaches students who may not thrive in traditional classrooms—but excel when learning by doing.

The result:

• Stronger CTE pathways

• Higher student engagement

• Increased community pride

• Programs that sustain and grow year after year

Impact on Communities

Communities don’t just watch these programs—they rally around them.

School Board of Barbecue® partners help create:

• School-hosted cookouts and competitions

• Community showcases and family events

• Local pride around student achievement

• Workforce pipelines tied to real industries

Barbecue has always brought people together.
Now, it brings together education, industry, and opportunity.

Why Brands & Foundations Join

Partners don’t just sponsor an event.
They become part of a national education movement.

As a School Board of Barbecue® Partner, you gain:

• Authentic youth engagement in public schools

• Brand alignment with education, skills, and service

• On-site activations at competitions and events

• Digital visibility across NHSBBQA® platforms and state associations

• Long-term impact storytelling tied to students, schools, and outcomes

This is values-driven brand building—where your investment creates measurable, visible results in real communities.

Sponsorship & Scholarship Pathways

The School Board of Barbecue® offers scalable partnership levels, including:

• National & State School Board Seats

• Program & Equipment Sponsorships

• Student & Team Scholarships

• Teacher & School Grants

• Event & Championship Partnerships

Each partnership is designed to align with your mission, market, and message—while delivering tangible educational impact.

The Bottom Line

The School Board of Barbecue® exists for one reason:

To give students a seat at the table—and the skills to earn their place in the world.

By becoming a sponsor or scholarship partner, you are not just supporting barbecue.

You are supporting:

• Education

• Opportunity

• Workforce readiness

• Community pride

And you are helping ignite the next generation of leaders—
one student, one school, one fire at a time.