Fresno Fair Seeks Nominations for Two Prestigious Recognition Programs

FRESNO – The Big Fresno Fair wants your nominations for two of its most prestigious recognition programs – its Hall of Fame, which is in its 7th year, and its Community Champions Awards, now in its 6th year.

“We are focused on honoring those individuals who keep our Fair tradition alive, as well as those who are working diligently in our communities to create a better place for Fresno County residents to live,” said John C. Alkire, CEO, The Big Fresno Fair.

The Big Fresno Fair Hall of Fame honors individuals who have demonstrated long-time continued support and extraordinary passion for the betterment of the annual Big Fresno Fair. If you know of someone who has been involved in The Big Fresno Fair, whether that be as a long-standing exhibitor, a previous employee, volunteer or community proponent and supporter, nominate them so they can be officially recognized for their continued efforts to preserve the longstanding tradition that is The Big Fresno Fair. Since its inception in 2007, there have been 29 individuals inducted into the Fair’s Hall of Fame. The 2012 Hall of Fame inductees included: Dale Ikeda, Ardie Der Manouel, Butch Butler, Louis C. Brosi and Chris Pacheco. Go to www.FresnoFair.com/hall-fame <http://www.FresnoFair.com/hall-fame>  to download the nomination form.

The Big Fresno Fair’s Community Champions Awards formally recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary passion for the betterment of Fresno County. Awards are given in four categories: Youth, Volunteer, Humanitarian and Educator.  The winners of The Big Fresno Fair Community Champions Awards in 2012 were Maria Gutierrez – Community Champion, Volunteer; Larry Powell – Community Champion, Humanitarian; Randy Perry –  Community Champion, Educator; and Mark Hudson – Community Champion, Special Award.  Go to www.FresnoFair.com/community-champions <http://www.FresnoFair.com/community-champions>  to download the nomination form.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2013 Big Fresno Fair Hall of Fame and Community Champions Awards. The deadline for submission is August 15, 2013. There is no limit on the number of nominations an individual or organization can make.

Once individuals are nominated by a community individual, Big Fresno Fair staff or past Big Fresno Fair Board of Directors, nominations will then be reviewed by The Big Fresno Fair Board of Directors at their August Board meeting. At that time the Fair Board will vote on Hall of Fame inductees and Community Champions Award winners. Those individuals will then be formally announced and recognized at Opening Ceremonies in October and will receive prominent visual recognition at the Fairgrounds and on the website.