Jerry Gillette
Gillette Shows
Our Showperson of the Year has been in the carnival business for his whole life. From working within the family business to owning his own equipment and traveling together, Jerry’s love for this industry is very obvious. He is active member of the New York State ShowPeople’s Association, always thinking of and sharing innovative and new ideas! In fact, Jerry’s hard work and dedication to the club were some of the reasons that he was awarded Workhorse of the Year in January 2023 Jerry owns and operates his business along with his wife, Heather, of over 30 years and their three children. What a wonderful business this is to have dedicated and admirable showmen.
Past Showperson Of The Year:
1977- Al Boxall
1978- Anthony Santillo Sr.
1979- Joe Sofo Sr.
1980- Dick Janas
1981- Bob Kwiatkowski
1982- Bill Garland
1983- Les (Corky) Powers
1984- Harry Salchak
1985- Frank Rago
1986- Debbie Lynn Powers
1987- Joe Sofo Jr.
1988- Sy Kolassa
1989- Alice Wheelock
1990- Michalena (Mickey) Sofo
1991- Bud Hathaway
1992- Avery H. Wheelock
1993- Ann Janas
1994- Jimmy Mortellaro
1995- Louis Santillo
1996- Ron Harrington
1997- Mike Sofo
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1998- Dick Janas
1999- Harold R. (Pete) Hawkins
2000- Brooke Evans
2001- E. James Strates
2002- Gene Chaffee
2003- Bob Commerford
2004- Roberta (Perky) Sofo
2005- Jeff Lloyd
2006- Lou Hammerl
2007- Vincent Speciale
2008- Alberta Hawkins
2009- Betty Gillette
2010- Bob Johnson
2011- Patricia A. Cox
2012- Angel Wheelock-Ward
2013- Rick Reithoffer
2014- Joe Sofo Jr
2015- Rene Piche
2016- Avery D Wheelock
2017- Bob Lawrence
2018- Kevin Fritschler
2019- Tim Dean
2021- Debbie Powers
2022 - Tim Coleman
2023 - Marla Calico
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