Pennsylvania Ag Connection - Volunteer Leader, Commercial Exhibitors Honored

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Volunteer Leader, Commercial Exhibitors Honored
Pennsylvania Ag Connection - 01/22/2019

Eight outstanding commercial exhibitors and volunteers were recognized at the Commercial Exhibitors Breakfast for their contributions to a quality experience for visitors to the 103rd Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Seven awards were given to different categories of commercial exhibitors, including Best Farm Equipment Display, Best Marketplace Display, Best Commercial Vendor (Display Only), Best Commercial Vendor (With Sales), Best Educational Display, Best Hospitality, and Most Unique.

Three judges roamed the halls of the Pennsylvania Farm Show throughout the week, evaluating exhibits for how well they attracted and held attention, as well as their appearance, workmanship and originality.

The show recognized long-time volunteer Beverly Gruber, a staple of the Pennsylvania Farm Show and other events, including the All-American Dairy Show and the Keystone International Livestock Expo, with the Gerald W. Reichard Memorial Impact Award. The award is given in honor of Reichard, a veteran, educator, and Farm Show volunteer who passed away in 2016. Gruber is also president of the Great Allentown Fair, a past president of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs, and a member of the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Board of Directors.

Other winners included:

Best Farm Equipment Display: Power Pro Equipment, New Holland, Lancaster Co.

Best Marketplace Display: Pennsylvania Nut Growers Association

Best Commercial Vendor (Display Only): Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association

Best Commercial Vendor (With Sales): Superior Sleep

Best Educational Display: Penn State Extension -- Spotted Lanternfly, University Park, Centre Co.

Best Hospitality: Altmeyer's Western Wear Inc., Kittanning, Armstrong Co.

Most Unique: Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Bucks Co.

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