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.
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.
OABA Industry Pioneer Award Recipients
- 2022
Glenn Bergethon
video
- 2021
Jerry Aldrich
video - 2020
Fred Pittroff
Giant Slide
video - 2019
Steve Swika, JR.
S&S Amusements - 2018
Linda Brewer
Deggeller Christian Academy - 2017
Dennis Bartosik
Denny's Electronics
video - 2016
Joie Chitwood, Sr.
Chitwood Thrill Shows - 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