Become an Official Hot Dog Ambassador!

From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

Congratulations to our winners:

Northeast: John Fox

John is the go to expert on New Jersey hot dogs where he is co-founder of the Annual New Jersey Hot Dog Tour and Hot Dog Nation – the second largest Facebook page dedicated to hot dogs.

Wiener Warrior Runners Up: Alan Swanke, creator of the New York City hot dog tour video, Michael Thompson, Weenie Warrior and mentor to future Weenie Warriors

Southeast: Chris Crawford

Chris is a renowned meat diplomat and skilled social media expert, who led an excellent campaign to be elected Hot Dog Ambassador

Wiener Warrior Runners Up: Mandy Brown, hot dog advocate and social media influencer (#HotDogMandy), Rebecca Swanson, third place national winner in Vienna Beef Hot Dog’s #1 Fan Competition

Midwest: Cortney Auter-Wade

In addition to her extensive knowledge about Chicagoland hot dog eateries, Auter-Wade’s true passion for this iconic food was on display at her wedding, where the famed Oscar Mayer Wienermobile served as her limo.

Wiener Warrior Runners Up: Jim Ellison, who has a Ph.D. (Purveyor of Hot Dogs) from Hot Dog University and is the creator of the Cronut Dog, Daniel Stepanian-Bennett, whose travels have offered valuable insight into the U.S.’s unique hot dog varieties

Southwest: Tom Lohr

Author of Gone to the Dogs: In Search of the Best Ballpark Hot Dog. Lohr previously embarked on two cross-country road trips, during which he sampled hot dogs at every Major League ballpark.

Wiener Warrior Runners Up: Daniel Garcia, Hot dog subject matter expert and former Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest judge, Les Oszakiewski, annual Great Chicago Hot Dog tour participant

West: Sam Beeson

Hot Dog Comedy Star and founder of the Annual Beeson Hot Dog Day Celebration.

Wiener Warrior Runners Up: Tonya Torres, Hot dog home chef

Think you have what it takes to be an official ambassador for Hot Dog Nation? Send us your hot dog resume! This July the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council will name five regional hot dog ambassadors…one each in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West.

We’re looking for people with a passion for hot dogs and a strong background in preparing, eating, enjoying, debating and celebrating them as the great all-American food.

How To Enter

Send your hot dog resume to contest@hot-dog.org and remember to indicate which region you are applying to represent as the hot dog ambassador. Your resume should include all the reasons why you should be a hot dog ambassador. Photos, videos and other creative accompaniments are encouraged.

Prizes

Ambassadors won’t simply gain the status associated with the lofty title, but will also receive several prizes as well:

  • Each winner will receive a Hot Dog Ambassador business card which can also be used for deals at NHDSC partner restaurants.
  • A $100 gift card for their favorite hot dogs
  • An NHDSC Wiener Warrior t-shirt
  • “I Love Hot Dogs” Wristband & bumper sticker

Runners-up for each region will be named Wiener Warriors and receive NHDSC t-shirts, “I Love Hot Dogs” wristbands and other prizes.

Restaurant Partners

We love hot dog restaurants and carts, as their passion for hot dogs shines through their businesses. Restaurant or cart owners will not be eligible for hot dog ambassador positions, however we still want to work with you! Restaurants or carts that team with us to honor our hot dog ambassadors with discounts or deals will be named official National Hot Dog and Sausage Council restaurant partners. Restaurant partners will receive special recognition on our website as well as social media channels and get a “Restaurant Partner” sticker to put in your window. For more information, please contact emittenthal@meatinstitute.org .

Current Restaurant Partners:

 

 

 

The Fine Print

  • Limit one entry per person.
  • The contest is open to individuals. Corporate entries are ineligible.
  • Entries should be appropriate for all ages. Any entries deemed vulgar/profane by NHDSC staff will be immediately disqualified.
  • All entries in this contest become the property of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council.
  • By submitting your resume via email you acknowledge that the resume you are submitting may be selected for inclusion on the National Hot Dog &Sausage Council Facebook page and in an online compilation of the winners. Media will be alerted through a national press release that will identify the winners. You acknowledge that the resume also will be provided to media who request it for broadcast use. You also acknowledge that the resume becomes the property of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council for promotional use.
  • If you are selected as a winner, you agree that the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council may publicize your name and likeness on its website. Apart from the prizes associated with being selected as a winner, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council shall not be obligated to compensate you in any way for such publicity.
  • Each entrant shall indemnify, defend, and hold the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council harmless from any third party claims arising from or related to the entrant’s participation in the contest. In no event shall the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council be liable to an entrant for acts or omissions arising out of or related to the contest or that entrant’s participation in the contest. By participating all entrants release the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, employees, and all entities associated with the development and execution of this contest from any and all liability with respect to and in any way arising from participating in this contest, acceptance, or use of prizes.
  • All taxes, including income taxes, are the sole responsibility of winners. No prize substitution is permitted.
  • All federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable.
  • The contest is void where restricted or prohibited by law.