The Idaho Beef Backer awards program was established by the Idaho Beef Council to recognize independent and chain restaurants that go the extra mile selling and promoting beef and positively portraying the beef industry. 

All Idaho restaurants are encouraged to enter the Idaho Beef Backer contest.  To enter the Idaho Beef Backer contest, restaurants must submit a completed application package by the deadline.  Completed application packages should include the following materials:

• Completed entry form (pdf)

• Copy (or original) menu from their restaurant

• Supporting materials are optional.  They can include letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings featuring your restaurant, photos of beef displays, beef-related advertising efforts, or any additional information to document your efforts. 

Completed application packages should be mailed to: Idaho Beef Council, Beef Backer Contest, 2118 Airport Way, Boise, ID  83705.  Entries must be postmarked by Friday, October 15, 2007 to be considered.  

Winning restaurants will be selected on their beef menu applications, beef promotion programs, and over-all quality.  Winners receive an award plaque to hang in their restaurants, publicity in local, state, and regional media throughout the year.  Winners in each category will automatically be entered in the National Beef Backer Contest. 

For more information on selection criteria, contest rules, or awards, please click here.   

To view previous winners, click here (2006) or here (2005). 

Forms:

• General Contest Information (pdf)

• Official Entry Form (pdf)

• Memo to Restaurants Calling for Entries (pdf)

• Press Release Announcing Contest (pdf)

Questions should be directed to: Sarah Baker, Program Coordinator at 208-376-6004 or sbaker@idbeef.org