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Industry Pioneers
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

  • 2024
    Eugene Siefker
    Eugene Siefker
    video
  • 2023
    Tasman James Pickett
    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
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