Perfect For:
Thanking customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Hosting your team outside of the jobsite
Strengthening business relationships
Connecting with industry partners and new opportunities
What’s Included:
Flexible come-and-go attendance
Smoke-Off Cook-Off competition
Food from multiple competing teams
Drinks and relaxed networking atmosphere
People’s Choice voting throughout the event
Dedicated registration link for your guests
Custom sponsorship and hosting packages available
No tight agenda. No pressure. Just a great experience built for the construction industry to connect.
2026 WinnersCelebrating the Best of the Smoke-Off
Congratulations to the grill masters, award winners and competitors who made the 2026 NWIBRT Smoke-Off Cook-Off a success.
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Advantage Industrial Systems (AIS)
Grill Masters: Michael Brennan & Dale Musick
People's Choice Awards
The crowd selected its favorite meat and side dishes from this year's competition.
Best Meat
Morrison Construction Company
Grill Masters: Rich Hays & Jennifer Hostetler
American Testing Services
Grill Masters: Tony Morrison & Alex Smallman
Stevenson Crane
Grill Masters: Dustin Peters & Pete Moran
Best Side
American Testing Services
Grill Masters: Tony Morrison & Alex Smallman
The Baldwin Group
Grill Masters: Mike Grillo & Andy Peng
Select Safety Services
Grill Masters: Rich Greene & Dave Bubica
Judges' Choice Awards
Our judges selected the year's top meat and side entries.
Best Meat
Advantage Industrial Systems
Grill Masters: Michael Brennan & Dale Musick
Bay Crane Midwest
Grill Masters: Dan Barton & Jake Bauer
Morrison Construction Company
Grill Masters: Rich Hays & Jennifer Hostetler
Best Side
Stevenson Crane
Grill Masters: Dustin Peters & Pete Moran
American Testing Services
Grill Masters: Tony Morrison & Alex Smallman
Bay Crane Midwest
Grill Masters: Dan Barton & Jake Bauer
A Great Day at the Smoke-Off
A look back at the networking, friendly competition and industry camaraderie from this year's event.
2026 Competitors
Advantage Industrial Systems
Michael Brennan & Dale Musick
Grecian Pulled Pork • Heavenly Hominy
Calumet Lumber
Eric Suszynski & April Glueckert
Baby Back Ribs • Elote Corn
The Baldwin Group
Mike Grillo & Andy Peng
Pork/Chicken • Smoked Mixed Berry Cobbler
Erosion Construction Solutions
Patrick Meacham
Pulled Pork Shoulder • Deep Fried Potato Salad • Smoked Cheese Dip
Bay Crane Midwest
Dan Barton & Jake Bauer
Smoked Pierogi • Smoked Sauerkraut
American Testing Services
Tony Morrison & Alex Smallman
Pulled Pork & Ribs • Beans
Morrison Construction Company
Rich Hays & Jennifer Hostetler
Lollipop Drumsticks
Select Safety Services
Rich Greene & Dave Bubica
Smoked Brisket • Cowboy Beans
Stevenson Crane
Dustin Peters & Pete Moran
Smoked Boomerang Wings • Smoked Mac & Cheese
Congratulations to All Our Winners!
Thank you to our competitors, judges, sponsors, volunteers and attendees for making the 2026 NWIBRT Smoke-Off Cook-Off an unforgettable event.
Turning Up the Heat on Business Development
Where clients, coworkers, and connections come together—over great food, real competition, and even better conversations
This relaxed afternoon is built for connection, giving you the opportunity to host the people who matter most to your business. What if you could get all of your customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and partners together in one place?
The event features a live Smoke-Off Cook-Off with 12 competitors, great food, drinks, People’s Choice voting, and plenty of time for business development in a casual atmosphere.
