The local high point award is awarded to the local competitor that scores highest during the competition.
Jim Blake was instrumental in making this the event what it has become today.
This award is also known as the Jim Blake Memorial Award.
2026 – Sons of Thunder BBQ – Landon Wood/Nate Douglas
2025 – Chubby Cheeks BBQ – Lynn Murdoch
2024 – Chubby Cheeks BBQ – Lynn Murdoch
2023 – Crooked L BBQ – Chris Leyva
2022 – Barr’s BQ – Kari Barr
2021 – Barr’s BQ – Kari Barr (Ten-Ray Barr)
2020 – Event Cancelled
2019 – Red Arrow BBQ – Jerrad Scott
2018 – Sochie’s BBQ – Josh Garcia
2017 – Rolling Hogs BBQ – Larry Hill
2016 – Red Arrow BBQ – Jerrad Scott
2015 – Chubby Cheeks BBQ – Lynn Murdoch
2014 – Sochies BBQ – Josh Garcia
2013 – 3 Smokin’ Chicks – Mikaylynn Salinas
2012 – Rolling Hogs BBQ – Larry Hill
2011 – Over the Coals BBQ – Larry Hill Jr.
