Trophy or Spread The Wealth?

smokincracker · 09-24-2007, 10:58 AM

Trophy or Spread The Wealth?

I have a subject for discussion.
I went to a contest recently where the contest organizer took the money they would have invested in trophies and put it back into the prize money and spread the pay-out down into 10th place.

This allowed for a payout all the way down thru 10th in each category and down thru 5th overall. Lots of teams got checks and I didn’t hear anyone complaining about the lack of trophies. The Grand and Reserve Grand winners got the typical big 3’ x 5’ poster board check.

What do you guys think?
Trophies or Spread the wealth?

Plowboy · 09-24-2007, 11:05 AM

Ribbons.

Last two contests paid out to 5th place. Had no problems with that. Would rather get a ribbon down to 10th than a $20 check. Another contest printed certificates from 6th through 10th. Would have rather had a ribbon.

ggriffi · 09-24-2007, 11:18 AM

Interesting thought. We just had our first "walk" Sat. for a 6th in chicken and were 2.5 points outta the money. The whole way home we talked about what we shoulda/coulda done to get those points. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I would rather have the ribbon and keep workin harder to get "in the money".

Just my $.02

gary

Jeff_in_KC · 09-24-2007, 11:19 AM

Ribbons/plaques for me as well for categories. $20 or so doesn't last long. Ribbons and plaques last forever. I like a payday but for what most contests pay out from 5th through 10th, it's so insignificant, it doesn't matter. For instance, last night, I tore open the envelope for tenth place pork in Dillon and got quarters for the $10 bill to wash my smoker and grates at the carwash. Gone! LOL!

Pork Avenue BBQ · 09-24-2007, 11:19 AM

I think the more that get a walk and a check makes it better overall for teams to stay interested and not get discouraged.

parrothead · 09-24-2007, 11:59 AM

I'll take the ribbon to 10th. Keep the trophies in there! That is the only reason I compete.

The Giggler · 09-24-2007, 12:35 PM

Its nice to get a call and have something to show for the effort, and prize money is an added bonus.

Questions: If it was only about the money, how much fun would it really be? And how many people would actually want to be involved?

When you stop to think about it, it is truly amazing how much time, effort, and dollars go into winning a plastic trophy or nylon ribbon. A cheap article and waste to some, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Puppyboy · 09-24-2007, 12:43 PM

Prize money is nice but the ribbons are easier to display at the next comp.

When when choosing a contest, pay outs might be what people are looking for.

SP · 09-24-2007, 12:47 PM

Money is defintly nice but trophies are better looking on the wall.

DawgPhan · 09-24-2007, 01:03 PM

I look at the payouts when I am picking contests as something to consider...I dont know why...it has been a while since I have had my name called for anything...I also like having all my trophies sitting in my living room when folks come over...One thing that I like about the BBQ contests is the really neat trophies that they come up with.

The Pickled Pig · 09-24-2007, 01:37 PM

I prefer the ribbons. A good piece of silk is easier to handle and display than trophies and plaques. And I don't like contests that use generic ribbons or paper certificates.

And the pay-outs for the lower places usually don't even cover the cost of that particular entry.

And while we're on the subject, why don't all contests award through 10th place regardless of the number of teams competing? It's been my experience that cooks like to get calls and tend to go back to contests where they have success. If I were an organizer, I would give out at least 10 ribbons even if there were only 20-25 teams.

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 09-24-2007, 02:16 PM

I personally like the "bling bling" after the 20 spot is gone you still have something to show your friends.

Porky · 09-24-2007, 02:20 PM

I'll take a ribbon worth a couple of bucks any day of the week. The $$ are a nice touch but as was said earlier you can disply the ribbon.

Lakeside Smoker · 09-24-2007, 02:30 PM

Trophies 1st to 5th, ribbons 6th to 10th. Top five overall should get trophies and MOST of the money. I've been at comps. where 10th place chicken gets more than 3rd overall!!! It's crazy.

Mike

timzcardz · 09-24-2007, 02:30 PM

Who needs money, or trophies, or ribbons. Give me the BBQ groupie chicks!

Hey a guy can dream, can't he?

I have never competed, although I have thought about it recently, and money has nothing to do with considering it, for me at least.

09-24-2007, 10:58 AM	#1
smokincracker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-16-05 Location: Sebring, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trophy or Spread The Wealth? Trophy or Spread The Wealth? I have a subject for discussion. I went to a contest recently where the contest organizer took the money they would have invested in trophies and put it back into the prize money and spread the pay-out down into 10th place. This allowed for a payout all the way down thru 10th in each category and down thru 5th overall. Lots of teams got checks and I didn’t hear anyone complaining about the lack of trophies. The Grand and Reserve Grand winners got the typical big 3’ x 5’ poster board check. What do you guys think? Trophies or Spread the wealth? __________________ Jimmy "Cracker" Brod Smokin’ Cracker BBQ Team (Pit Master) & Everglades Seasoning BBQ Team (Pit Master) www.smokincrackerbbq.com EXPERT IN CRACKERESE Spicewine Smoker Sales Southeast 863-381-1530

09-24-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ribbons. Last two contests paid out to 5th place. Had no problems with that. Would rather get a ribbon down to 10th than a $20 check. Another contest printed certificates from 6th through 10th. Would have rather had a ribbon. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

09-24-2007, 11:18 AM	#3
ggriffi Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-23-06 Location: NW Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Interesting thought. We just had our first "walk" Sat. for a 6th in chicken and were 2.5 points outta the money. The whole way home we talked about what we shoulda/coulda done to get those points. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I would rather have the ribbon and keep workin harder to get "in the money". Just my $.02 gary __________________ gary "BassAckwards Bar B Q Co." PCC 24"X48" Backyard Smoker Weber Q100 44 qt Bayou Classic Sears 4 burner gasser w/rotisserie Weber kettle Bookers and Coke I refuse to kiss anything that uses its tongue for toilet paper

09-24-2007, 11:19 AM	#4
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ribbons/plaques for me as well for categories. $20 or so doesn't last long. Ribbons and plaques last forever. I like a payday but for what most contests pay out from 5th through 10th, it's so insignificant, it doesn't matter. For instance, last night, I tore open the envelope for tenth place pork in Dillon and got quarters for the $10 bill to wash my smoker and grates at the carwash. Gone! LOL! __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

09-24-2007, 11:19 AM	#5
Pork Avenue BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-15-06 Location: Dothan Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think the more that get a walk and a check makes it better overall for teams to stay interested and not get discouraged. Last edited by Pork Avenue BBQ; 09-25-2007 at 07:27 AM.. Reason: n/a

09-24-2007, 11:59 AM	#6
parrothead somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll take the ribbon to 10th. Keep the trophies in there! That is the only reason I compete. __________________ Greg American Picker Blog

09-24-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
The Giggler is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-31-07 Location: Boston, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Its nice to get a call and have something to show for the effort, and prize money is an added bonus. Questions: If it was only about the money, how much fun would it really be? And how many people would actually want to be involved? When you stop to think about it, it is truly amazing how much time, effort, and dollars go into winning a plastic trophy or nylon ribbon. A cheap article and waste to some, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. __________________ Mike C. Competitive Cook-Contest Organizer-Promoter of Smoke and Fire Boston Hills BBQ Fest www.bostonhillsbbqfest.com PROUD to support Great Lakes BBQ Supply - www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com

09-24-2007, 12:43 PM	#8
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Prize money is nice but the ribbons are easier to display at the next comp. When when choosing a contest, pay outs might be what people are looking for. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

09-24-2007, 12:47 PM	#9
SP is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-20-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Money is defintly nice but trophies are better looking on the wall. __________________ [COLOR=blue]Clay[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]The Original Sauced Pigs BBQ Team[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]2 Homemade Smokers (1 for Sale) [URL]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/123sauced/Smoker.jpg[/URL][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Weber Kettle[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Brinkmann Smoke n Pitt[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Charbroil Gasser[/COLOR]

09-24-2007, 01:03 PM	#10
DawgPhan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-07 Location: Atlanta, Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I look at the payouts when I am picking contests as something to consider...I dont know why...it has been a while since I have had my name called for anything...I also like having all my trophies sitting in my living room when folks come over...One thing that I like about the BBQ contests is the really neat trophies that they come up with.

09-24-2007, 01:37 PM	#11
The Pickled Pig is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-07 Location: Overland Park, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I prefer the ribbons. A good piece of silk is easier to handle and display than trophies and plaques. And I don't like contests that use generic ribbons or paper certificates. And the pay-outs for the lower places usually don't even cover the cost of that particular entry. And while we're on the subject, why don't all contests award through 10th place regardless of the number of teams competing? It's been my experience that cooks like to get calls and tend to go back to contests where they have success. If I were an organizer, I would give out at least 10 ribbons even if there were only 20-25 teams. __________________ Paul Ostrom The Pickled Pig Twitter - @ThePickledPig CBJ, WSM, UDS Cookers, Weber Gasser, Weber One Touch Gold Kettle,

09-24-2007, 02:16 PM	#12
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I personally like the "bling bling" after the 20 spot is gone you still have something to show your friends. __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

09-24-2007, 02:20 PM	#13
Porky is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-16-06 Location: West Palm Beach,Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll take a ribbon worth a couple of bucks any day of the week. The $$ are a nice touch but as was said earlier you can disply the ribbon. __________________ Les Backwoods Party w/upgrades & Guru Lg. Big Green Egg born 6/23/08 w/custom Walnut handle from Marty Leach,Weber Gasser Weber OTG Walnut handle from Marty Leach KCBS #20486,FBA certified Master judge,IMBAS (MOINK BALL) Certified Like what you do. Do what you like.

09-24-2007, 02:30 PM	#14
Lakeside Smoker is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Methuen, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trophies 1st to 5th, ribbons 6th to 10th. Top five overall should get trophies and MOST of the money. I've been at comps. where 10th place chicken gets more than 3rd overall!!! It's crazy. Mike __________________ BJ's Wholesale Club Blog In polite society, we have an unspoken agreement to call our obsessions hobbies. - Stephen King

09-24-2007, 02:30 PM	#15
timzcardz is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Who needs money, or trophies, or ribbons. Give me the BBQ groupie chicks! Hey a guy can dream, can't he? I have never competed, although I have thought about it recently, and money has nothing to do with considering it, for me at least. __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ Weber Smokey Mountain x 2 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Smokey Joe Weber Performer Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

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