Dickey’s Wins Double Gold for Prestigious Book Awards
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Published: 17 May 2022
World’s largest barbecue concept’s compilation of recipes, cocktails, and tall tales has received Gold for both the 2022 Benjamin Franklin & Hermes Creative Awards!
DALLAS (May 17, 2022) – Published by Southwestern Publishing House, Inc., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s “Behind the BBQ: Recipes, Cocktails & Tall Tales” by Roland Dickey Sr., Roland Dickey Jr., Laura Rea Dickey was named the winner of the Gold Award in the cookbook category for the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Awards9https://www.ibpabenjaminfranklinaward.com/winners-cookbook), administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association. “Behind the BBQ” also took home gold for the Hermes Creative Awards in the Publications Book category!
“We could not be more thrilled to be recognized by both the IBPA & Hermes Creative Awards and take home the coveted Gold awards,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This was truly a team effort across the board, with the help of Southwestern Publishing House, Dickey’s family members, employees, franchise owners and many more. If you are looking for the best barbecue recipes, specialty cocktails and delightful appetizer recipes to host a one-of-a-kind party – then ‘Behind the BBQ’ is just the cookbook for you!”
The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award program, which include fifty-six categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers. The awards are administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), with help from over 160 book publishing professionals including librarians, bookstore owners, reviewers, designers, publicity managers, and editors. There were over 1,600 entries this year, which were winnowed down to a group of finalists in each category - from these, one winner was chosen by the team of judges.
The Hermes Creative Awards honors the messengers and creators of the information revolution. Armed with their imaginations and computers, Hermes winners bring their ideas to life through traditional and digital platforms. Each year, competition judges evaluate the creative industry’s best publications, branding collateral, websites, videos, and advertising, marketing, and communication programs.
With Behind the BBQ, cooking by the book has never been easier. Become a pro in the kitchen and on the grill with our easy-to-follow recipes! Visit Barbecue At Home website or Amazon to get your hands on our cookbook filled with authentic recipes, passed down from generation to generation! With just one cookbook, we can help you make award winning recipes, right in your kitchen.
To learn more about Dickey’s, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
“We could not be more thrilled to be recognized by both the IBPA & Hermes Creative Awards and take home the coveted Gold awards,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This was truly a team effort across the board, with the help of Southwestern Publishing House, Dickey’s family members, employees, franchise owners and many more. If you are looking for the best barbecue recipes, specialty cocktails and delightful appetizer recipes to host a one-of-a-kind party – then ‘Behind the BBQ’ is just the cookbook for you!”
The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award program, which include fifty-six categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers. The awards are administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), with help from over 160 book publishing professionals including librarians, bookstore owners, reviewers, designers, publicity managers, and editors. There were over 1,600 entries this year, which were winnowed down to a group of finalists in each category - from these, one winner was chosen by the team of judges.
The Hermes Creative Awards honors the messengers and creators of the information revolution. Armed with their imaginations and computers, Hermes winners bring their ideas to life through traditional and digital platforms. Each year, competition judges evaluate the creative industry’s best publications, branding collateral, websites, videos, and advertising, marketing, and communication programs.
With Behind the BBQ, cooking by the book has never been easier. Become a pro in the kitchen and on the grill with our easy-to-follow recipes! Visit Barbecue At Home website or Amazon to get your hands on our cookbook filled with authentic recipes, passed down from generation to generation! With just one cookbook, we can help you make award winning recipes, right in your kitchen.
To learn more about Dickey’s, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.