THE FRANKIE AWARDS FOR HOT DOG EXCELLENCE

The "Frankie" Awards for Hot Dog Excellence are presented every July, National Hot Dog Month, since 1982

Frankies have been awarded for The World's Best Hot Dog, The World's Best Hot Dog Bun, Media Excellence, Design Excellence, The World's Most Beautiful Hot Dog Restaurant, Hot Dog Excellence, Frankette of the Year, Artist of the Year and For Outstanding Contribution to Hot Dog History.

The "Frankie" Awards have been held in a number of venues over the years. Our first year's awards were presented at our restaurant, Hot Diggidy Dogs in Santa Clara. We have also held the ceremonies in various locations, sometimes featuring a cook out with food, drink, games, live entertainment and a small car show, one of the more popular attractions.

One included our third attempt to beat The Guinness World Record for Hot Dog Eating.

At other times we have presented The "Frankie" Awards in person, at the recipient's place of business and when time, extreme distance or convenience is a factor, we sometimes simply mail them...

See the List of Recipients here...