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NHSBBQA® Program Verification

How to Verify an Official NHSBBQA® Program

The National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®) operates through a licensed and chartered governance structure to ensure educational integrity, student safety, and school alignment.

If you are asking, “Is this program official?” use the checklist below.

✅ An Official NHSBBQA® Program Will Have ALL of the Following:

✔ Operates under the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®)
✔ Is a licensed State High School BBQ Association® or a chartered school program
✔ Follows education-first, CTE-aligned programming
✔ Is teacher-led and school-approved
✔ Adheres to published safety and live-fire standards
✔ Uses approved NHSBBQA® branding and naming conventions

If any of these are missing, the program is not officially sanctioned.

❌ Warning Signs a Program Is NOT Official

Uses generic or misleading “High School BBQ” language without NHSBBQA® affiliation
Cannot provide a School Charter or State License
Operates independently of schools or educators
Focuses solely on competition or entertainment
Lacks clear safety protocols or governance

For Schools & Districts

Official NHSBBQA® programs:

• Align with Career & Technical Education (CTE)

• Support classroom instruction

• Do not require competition

• Maintain student-first policies

Schools may participate without competing.

For Sponsors & Partners

Official programs:

• Are governed nationally

• Maintain consistent standards

• Protect brand alignment

• Operate with transparency and accountability

Still Unsure? Verify Directly

If you are unsure whether a program, event, or organization is official:

Contact the National High School BBQ Association® - Principal@HSBBQ.org 
Request confirmation of State License or School Charter status

We are happy to verify legitimacy to protect students, schools, and communities.

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Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by NHSBBQA®.

Any use of NHSBBQA® trademarks, association-style naming, governance representations, or national authority without written authorization is prohibited and may create confusion regarding source, affiliation, or endorsement.