Successful BBQ Cook-Off Benefits Student Scholarships

April 09, 2022
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation's 6th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off and Family Fest, held Saturday on the Melbourne Campus, raised more than $100,000 for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student scholarships.
In addition to BBQ samples, attendees enjoyed a day filled with live music, vendors, kid's activities and the Red, White and Wheels car show, a fundraising co-event organized by the Collegiate Veterans Society to benefit student veterans who attend Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Nearly 1,500 people bought $10 tickets to attend the outdoor BBQ, with the proceeds climbing thanks to the generosity of the numerous event sponsors which included Grand Champion Sponsors Community Credit Union and Carroll Distributing; Presenting Sponsor Glover, Orndorf and Flanagan; and Pitmaster Sponsors Health First, Barnes & Noble, AMKO and AJAX.
"We are so grateful to all the sponsors, volunteers, teams and attendees that came out to support student scholarships," said Tonya Cherry, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation's Executive Director for Operations.
"It was a beautiful day. We couldn’t be happier about the results and we can’t wait to do it again next year."
Congratulations to this year's winning BBQ Cook-Off teams which took home bragging rights and cash prizes that ranged from $250 to $1,000 for the Grand Champion.
Grand Champion: Hold My Rub
Corporate Challenge People's Choice: Viera Company
Backyard Team ​People's Choice: Fantasy Q
1st Place Pork: Fantasy Q
2nd Place Pork: Ugly Drum Smokers
3rd Place Pork: Lightholder Inc.
1st Place Ribs: T&T BBQ
2nd Place Ribs: Smoke Meat Every Day
3rd Place Ribs: Ugly Drum Smokers
1st Place Brisket: Appliance Warehouse
2nd Place Brisket: Fantasy Q
3rd Place Brisket: Lightholder Inc.
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