| Platinum | Crosstown Barbecue |
| Gold | Buckinghams BBQ |
| Silver | Bubba's BBQ |
| Silver | Chicago Smerq's |
| Silver | City Butcher & Barbecue |
| Silver | Missouri Mike's |
| Bronze | Smokin Bob's BBQ |
| Top Pick | Hog Tide in Willard, Mo |
| Top Pick | St. George's BBQ and Catering |
| Top Pick | Whole Hog Cafe |