“We’ve turned BBQ into a global sport for GOOD.”

The Rib Cookoff Association (RCOA), the fastest-growing BBQ sanctioning body in the world, was awarded top honors in the Sports Category at the 10th Annual Shorty Impact Awards, triumphing over major competitors including Chase Bank, GoFundMe, and other national brands. The recognition highlights the RCOA’s extraordinary community impact , global growth, and innovative expansion of BBQ as a sport with purpose. “The judges selected us over national brands and that sends a powerful message,” said Harris. “The world is seeing what we already knew: BBQ brings people together, and when it’s fueled by heart, it changes lives.”

Starting with just one rib and one member, the RCOA has become a global movement with activities and members acr

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