Honors & Recognition
Hall of Fame Honorees
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have a lifetime involvement with the Allen County Agricultural Society and or the Allen County Fair.
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee
Barrett Feigh, Sr.
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dan Kimmet
2020 Hall of Fame Inductee
Jackie Austin
2020 Hall of Fame Inductee
Clyde Ditto
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dan Bowman
2017 Hall of Fame Inductee
Paul Long
2016 Hall of Fame Inductee
Jay Begg
2016 Hall of Fame Inductee
Noah Miller
2015 Hall of Fame Inductee
William E. “Bill” Henderson
2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Jim Stout
2012 Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles “Chuck” Faulder
2011 Hall of Fame Inductee
John Nixon
2011 Hall of Fame Inductee
Kenneth Lawrence
2009 Hall of Fame Inductee
William “Bill” Fricke
2009 Hall of Fame Inductee
James C. Blair
2009 Hall of Fame Inductee
Robert Core
2007 Hall of Fame Inductee
Harry & Myrna Shutt
2006 Hall of Fame Inductee
Don Klingler
2005 Hall of Fame Inductee
Kenneth Mueller
2005 Hall of Fame Inductee
Robert “Herb” Dunlap
2004 Hall of Fame Inductee
Isaac Neuenschwander
2004 Hall of Fame Inductee
George Warner
2003 Hall of Fame Inductee
Herman Dienstberger
2003 Hall of Fame Inductee
Oscar Renner
2003 Hall of Fame Inductee
George Ruhlen
2003 Hall of Fame Inductee
Franklin Shaw, Sr
2002 Hall of Fame Inductee
Eugene Humphreys
2002 Hall of Fame Inductee
Cal Leimbach
2001 Hall of Fame Inductee
Fred Arnold
2001 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dale Renner
Eligibility:
Open to any person who has made a contribution to the Allen County Agricultural Society and or the Allen County Fair.
Nomination process:
Any member of the Allen County Agricultural Society may submit a nomination to the Hall of Fame. A form is available but essentially a resume listing the nominee’s contributions to the Society is what is required.
Length of Eligibility:
Once nominated a nominee stays active for 5 years or balloting cycles. A nominee may be nominated again after the 5 year period is complete.
Walk of Honor Winners
The Walk of Honor provides the Allen County Agricultural Society, 4-H Council, FFA Chapters and Girl Scout Council the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the success of the Allen County Fair.
The Allen County Fair would like to congratulate the following inductees into the Walk of Honor. Thank you for your years of service to the Allen County Fair.
2023 Walk of Honor
Clyde Ditto – Outstanding Fair Supporter
Jim & Cindy Hefner – Friend of 4-H
Jamie Buell – Advisor, 25 years
Harold Stoner – Head Electrician Staff, 50+ years
Tina Hershberger – Office Staff, 25+ years
Chad Hughes – Office Staff, 25+ years
Sue Butcher – Office Staff, 25+ years
Terry Acheson – Volunteer
Barb Acheson – Volunteer
Aaron Heffner – Volunteer
Connie Heffner – Volunteer
Robert Phillips Jr – Volunteer
Jodi Phillips – Volunteer
Dianna Hall – Volunteer
Andy Kennedy – Volunteer
Brad Richardson – Volunteer
Bonnie Campbell – Advisor, 25 years
Donald Miller – Advisor, 25 years
Karinda Miller – Advisor, 25 years
