NATIONAL REGISTRY | National High School BBQ Association®

National Partner Registry

National High School BBQ Association®

Official Institutional Partner Record and Governance Registry

Official Declaration of National Partner Status

The National Partner Registry is the official institutional record of organizations formally recognized by the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®) as authorized partners in the governance, support, and national development of sanctioned High School BBQ programs, competitions, and student credentialing systems.

Inclusion in this registry signifies formal recognition as an institutional participant within the nationally governed infrastructure of NHSBBQA®, the recognized sanctioning body for High School BBQ competitions and Live Fire Learning programs in the United States.

This registry serves as the permanent public record of partner designation, governance affiliation, and national institutional alignment.

Institutional Authority and Governance Function

The National Partner Registry exists to formally document organizations that contribute to the operational, educational, and institutional infrastructure of NHSBBQA® sanctioned activities.

Registered partners may participate in supporting:

• National Championship events, including THE S.L.A.B.™ National Championship of Barbecue
  State and Regional sanctioned competitions
  Student credentialing and certification systems
  Live Fire Learning educational programs and Career and Technical Education pathways
  National broadcast, media, and educational publication platforms
  Governance advisory participation through the School Board of Barbecue

Partner recognition confirms alignment with NHSBBQA® national standards, safety protocols, and educational mission.

Registry Classifications and Designations

Organizations listed in the National Partner Registry are recognized under one or more of the following official classifications:

Founding National Partners

Organizations recognized for foundational leadership and continuous institutional support during the national formation and expansion of NHSBBQA® governance infrastructure.

Founding National Partner designation represents permanent historical recognition.

Official National Partners

Organizations formally recognized as active institutional partners supporting NHSBBQA® national, state, and regional sanctioned activities during the current operational cycle.

Official National Partner designation is maintained through annual registry confirmation.

Founding Broadcast Partners

Organizations designated as founding participants within the NHSBBQA® Official Broadcast Network, supporting national championship event communications and broadcast infrastructure in partnership with the NHSBBQA® Official Broadcast Network.

Founding Broadcast Partner designation represents permanent institutional broadcast recognition.

Official Broadcast Partners

Organizations authorized to participate in official NHSBBQA® broadcast programming, event communications, and national media infrastructure.

Institutional and Educational Partners

Educational institutions, workforce partners, and aligned organizations supporting student development, credentialing, and Career and Technical Education through Live Fire Learning programs.

Rights and Institutional Recognition

Organizations listed in the National Partner Registry are granted official institutional recognition within the NHSBBQA® national governance ecosystem, including:

• Public listing within the official NHSBBQA® National Partner Registry
  Recognition across NHSBBQA® sanctioned events, publications, and national platforms
  Eligibility for designation within national broadcast, educational, and championship infrastructure
  Formal affiliation with NHSBBQA® national governance and sanctioned student competition systems

Registry inclusion affirms institutional alignment with NHSBBQA® standards, governance authority, and student safety protocols.

Registry Permanence and Archival Function

The National Partner Registry serves as the permanent institutional archive documenting official partner participation within NHSBBQA® governance infrastructure.

Founding Partner and Founding Broadcast Partner designations are permanently recorded and preserved as part of the institutional history of NHSBBQA®.

Official National Partner designations are maintained through annual confirmation and operational participation.

Organizations not maintaining active designation may be reclassified to Legacy Partner status within the archival registry.

National Partner Registry Listings

The following organizations are formally recognized within the NHSBBQA® National Partner Registry:

Founding National Partners

SCHEELS
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Sullivan University

Culinary Institute of Le Notre

Official National Partners

Hunsaker Smokers
Exhibit Supply

B&B Charcoal

Wayne Sanderson Farms

Fifth and Cherry

Operation BBQ

Founding Broadcast Partners

SCHEELS
Dickey's Barbecue Pit

[Partner Name]

Official Broadcast Partners

Neptune Now

SCHEELS

Institutional and Educational Partners

Sullivan University - Lousiville, Kentucky
Culinary Institute of Le Notre - Houston, Texas

Registry Verification and Credential Authority

The National Partner Registry may be referenced by:

• Schools and school districts
  State Education Agencies
  Event hosts and sanctioned competition organizers
  Media organizations and broadcast partners
  Sponsors, donors, and workforce partners
  Students, parents, and educators

This registry provides official public verification of institutional affiliation and governance participation within NHSBBQA® sanctioned activities.

Governance Authority

The National High School BBQ Association® serves as the national sanctioning body responsible for:

• Establishing competition standards
  Credentialing students, educators, and judges
  Sanctioning Regional, State, and National Championships
  Maintaining governance registries and institutional records
  Ensuring compliance with national safety and operational standards

The National Partner Registry operates under the authority of NHSBBQA® governance protocols and institutional recordkeeping standards.

Official Registry Reference

This registry constitutes the official public institutional partner record of the National High School BBQ Association®.

Registry status may only be granted, modified, or revoked under the authority of NHSBBQA® governance.

Application and Partner Inquiry

Organizations seeking institutional partnership designation and inclusion within the National Partner Registry may submit an inquiry at:

[Partner Application Link]

or contact:

National High School BBQ Association®
Partner Relations Division
Principal@HSBBQ.org
(512)629-7357