| Platinum | City Barbeque |
| Gold | Old Carolina Barbecue Company - Akron |
| Silver | Best Damn Smoked Meats |
| Bronze | Follow The Smoke BBQ LLC |
| Top Pick | Big Eu'Es BBQ |
| Top Pick | Brooks Homestyle BBQ |
| Top Pick | Cookie's BBQ, LLC |
| Top Pick | Joe's BBQ |
| Top Pick | Word of Mouth BBQ |