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https:\/\/www.kingsford.com\/country\/ <\/a>
\nfollow the links and instructions to upload a short essay (one thousand (1,000) characters maximum) describing why you deserve to get your BBQ PhD and attend BBQ U (herein your \u201cSubmission\u201d).<\/p>\n

Winner Determination: After the conclusion of the Contest Period, a panel of qualified judges determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion will select the potential winners from among all eligible Submissions received, based on an application of the following criteria (\u201cJudging Criteria\u201d):<\/p>\n

Creativity\/Originality (33%);
\nQuality of Submission (33%); and
\nFit to Contest Theme (34%)<\/p>\n

Prizes: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A trip for winner and a guest to Colorado Springs, CO from June 8, 2016 through June 11, 2016 to attend Barbeque University\u2122 2016. Trip package includes round trip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner\u2019s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Colorado Springs, CO; three (3) nights\u2019 accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); full-size rental car for length of stay; attendance for two (2) at Barbeque University\u2122 2016; daily breakfast and lunch for two (2) (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); $300 Visa\u00ae gift card (terms and conditions apply); and travel agent services. If winner does not meet requirements for rental car, that portion of the prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Winner must travel from June 8, 2016 through June 11, 2016 or prize will be forfeited.<\/p>\n

FIVE (5) FIRST PRIZES: A thirty (30) gallon Steel Drum Grill and accessories; a 4.7 oz. All-Purpose Pit Rub; and a 4.7 oz. Beef and Game Pit Rub. ARV: $299.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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