The Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions recognizes that volunteers are the lifeblood of Fairs.  The annual Volunteer of the Year recognition program is designed to showcase the contributions made by volunteers throughout Michigan.  Volunteers represent close to $8.6 million annually in time, talents and in-kind contributions to Fairs.

The 2016 winners are:
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Overall Volunteer of the Year Award winner Nancy Koehler, Saline Community Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

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Zone 6 winner Darren Keller(not photoed) accepted by Chippewa County Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

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Zone 5 winner Tammy Fettig, Emmet Charlevoix County Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

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Zone 4 winner Katie Hartsuff, Shiawassee County Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

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Zone 3 winner Gary Hoppa, Newaygo County Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

Zone 2 winner Gerald Blanchette, Monroe County Fair

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Overall Youth Volunteer of the Year Award winner Michael Omans, Newaygo County Fair; Steve Thelen, MAFE President

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Zone 2 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award winner Carlie Thueme, St Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair (not photoed) accepted by the St Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair

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Zone 6 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award winner Nathen Kronemeyer, Chippewa County Fair (not photoed) accepted by the Chippewa County Fair

Photos courtesy of Bruce Doll