Associate of the Year Award

Beginning with the 2004 Annual Convention, the Florida Federation of Fairs Board of Directors implemented an “Associate of the Year” award. This award recognizes a Federation Associate member that has, and continues to contribute to the success of the Fair industry in Florida.

Past Recipients

2004 - Eva Morris - Haas Wilkerson Insurance

2005 - O'Brien Family - O'Brien's Food Enterprises

2006 - Jef & Jill Eaton - Kandu Magic Show

2007 - Vicki Oler Senecal - Oler Productions

2008 - Dennis Lee - The Dennis Lee Show

2009 - James LaFratta - Perfection Confections Inc.

2010 - The Panaceks - Belle City Amusements

2011 - John Duttera - Duttera Sound Service

2012 - Mark Sparks - Triangle Talent

2013 - David Musselman - Capitol International Productions

2014 - Bobby McLamb - Artists and Attractions

2015 - Doug King - King Enterprises, Inc.

2016 - Randy & Sharon Ross - Robinson’s Racing Pigs

2017 - Charlie Smith - Populous

2018 - Dave Meola & Ron Kramer - Techtronics Productions

2019 - Kathy Ross - Ross Concessions

2020 - Postponed

2021 - Rusty Groscurth - Super Dog

2022 - E. James Strates - Strates Shows

2023 - Eddie Porcelli - Spaghetti Eddie's

2024 - Marc Dobson - Marc Dobson Entertainment, LLC