Throughout its history, the OABA has honored members for their service and contributions to the Association and the mobile amusement industry. Since 2001, the OABA has honored both deceased and living industry icons. The Hall of Fame program celebrates outstanding achievement and contributions to the growth and development of the carnival industry and those who served their national trade organization.
To be considered for the OABA’s Hall of Fame, a nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Have been associated with the mobile amusement industry for a minimum of twenty years
- Have been associated with the mobile amusement industry in any of OABA’s member categories
- Have contributed to the industry at large, in addition to his/her own business
- Have made significant contributions to the preservation, leadership, education or design/technical services of the outdoor amusement industry
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Applications must be completed and mailed to the OABA office by October 1, each year, for consideration by the Hall of Fame Committee and the Board of Directors. Nominees or their families will be notified not later than December of their induction in the OABA Hall of Fame which takes place at the OABA’s Annual Meeting in February. Nominations for this honor will not have to made every year and will carry over into the next year. Contact the OABA office at oaba@oaba.org if you have any questions.
OABA Hall of Fame
2017 Recipients
| 2016 Recipients | ||||
 Beverly Burback |
 Jimmy Drew |
 Butch Netterfield |
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| 2015 Recipients | ||
 Jean Anne Clair |
 John Hanschen |
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| 2014 Recipients | ||
 Earl “Butch” Butler |
 Guy Leavitt |
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| 2013 Recipients | ||
 Wayne McCary |
 Bob Johnson |
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