2023 Hot Dog Ambassador Contest

From the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

Do you have what it takes?

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is inviting American hot dog lovers, connoisseurs, and aficionados to compete for the coveted title of Hot Dog Ambassador. This year, get out your camera, round up some redhots, gather up some glizzys, find some franks, and dig out some dogs! We want to see who from our social media followers has what it takes to be a part of this illustrious group.

Ambassadors will receive:

  • A lifetime appointment as “Hot Dog Ambassador”
  • A Brand Ambassador Certificate
  • $100 Gift Card
  • A Wiener Warrior T-shirt
  • Additional Hot Dog SWAG items (cups, koozies, wristbands)

Entry Requirements

  • The contest is open to individuals. Corporate entities are ineligible. Past winners are not eligible to win again.
  • Individual must have a valid, active Facebook or Instagram account and meet minimum age requirements (13 years old).
  • Participants must submit one (1) post – photo(s) or video (max length 60 seconds) of themselves featuring a hot dog (i.e. eating, cooking, holding a hot dog, wearing a hot dog costume, etc. The more creative, the better!), on Facebook or Instagram. The post should include three (3) reasons why you think you should be chosen as a Hot Dog Ambassador. Limit one (1) entry per person.
  • Entries should be appropriate for all ages. Any entries deemed vulgar, profane, or inappropriate by NHDSC staff will be immediately disqualified.
  • Participants MUST follow the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council accounts on Facebook or Instagram
  • Participants MUST tag the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in the post (Use the official Instagram handle: @hotdogcouncil or Facebook page: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council) and use the hashtag #HotDogAmbassador2023.
  • Entries must meet ALL of the criteria listed above. Any that do not will not be disqualified.
  • Entries must be submitted between July 1-16, 2023. Submissions are due by July 16, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.
  • Three (3) winners will be selected and will be announced on National Hot Dog Day (July 19, 2023). Winners will receive a $100 gift card (for their favorite hot dogs!)

The Fine Print

  • All entries in this contest become the property of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council.
  • By submitting your post via social media, you acknowledge that the post you are submitting may be selected for inclusion on the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Facebook and Instagram 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 post also will be provided to media who request it for broadcast use. You also acknowledge that the essay 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.
  • The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, Instagram or any of its affiliates.