Honors & Recognition
Hall of Fame
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
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
