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Associate of the Year Awards

(Previously Meritorious Award)
2022 Matt Ribar

2020

Spectrum Weather & Speciality Insurance - Robert Holms

2019

Horizon Talent Agency - Pamela Bradford

2018

William and Lisa Purdy - Amusement Attractions

2017

Dale Merriam

2016

Todd Armstrong Shows / Thomas Carnival

2015

Gopher State Expositions

2014

Sue Edwards & Annette Olsen

2013

Don & Sandy Buffington

2012

Eric Bretl, Elite H2O & Greg and Gail Hughes

2011

Tom Thumb Donuts:Orin Gaul, Robert Everett, Thomas Pettenbur

2010

John Magel, Sr.

2009

Carol & Cyril Schmitz & Don Oechsle

2008

Tim Stevens

2007

Brian Carlson•Art & Shirley Forcier

2006

Richard Taulelle

2005

Mary Wagner

2004

Sherwin Linton

2003

Mike Featherston & Brad Schroder

2002

Erin Sellner Ward & Brad Ribar

2001

Doug Hanson

2000

Joan Saltel

1999

Bobby Baker

1998

Gary Berg

1997

Joe Yahr - Carnival

1996

Vern Prokosch - Regalia

1995

K & K Insurance

If you have names of previous Associate of the Year/Meritorious Award winners along with the year they won the award or any additions or corrections, please send them to mfcf.zach@gmail.com.
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