In 2009, the Outdoor Amusement Business Association initiated the Pioneer Award, which honors an individual OABA member who has made a unique and lasting contribution that has significantly changed or improved the mobile amusement industry.

A special committee from our Board of Directors selects an individual worthy of this distinction and presents this prestigious award at our annual meeting in February.

Nomination Form

OABA Industry Pioneer Award Recipients

• 2023
  Tasman James Pickett
  
  
  video
• 2022
  Glenn Bergethon
  
  
  video
• 2021
  Jerry Aldrich
  
  
  video
• 2020
  Fred Pittroff
  Giant Slide
  
  video
• 2019
  Steve Swika, JR.
  S&S Amusements
  
  video
• 2018
  Linda Brewer
  Deggeller Christian Academy
  
  video
• 2017
  Dennis Bartosik
  Denny's Electronics
  
  video
• 2016
  Joie Chitwood, Sr.
  Chitwood Thrill Shows
  
  video
• 2015
  Jerry Barber
  Venture Rides Mfg. & Sunbelt Capital Inc.
  
  video
• 2014
  Dan Dudley
  Dudley Consultants
  
  video
• 2013
  Bob Childress
  Childress Shows
  
  video
• 2012
  Jack Eyerly
  Eyerly Aircraft Co.
  
  video
• 2011
  Bruce Sellner
  Sellner Manufacturing
  
  video
• 2010
  Jerry Wisdom
  Wisdom Mfg.
  
  video
• 2009
  Bob Cassata
  Bob's Space Racers
  
  video
• 2008
   J.C. Evans
  Chairman Gold Medal Products
  
  video