Katherine & Christina Dean
Deans Concessions
Katherine and Christina Dean are our youngest recipients of the Workhorse of the Year award! These girls have become very well known through their parent’s business, Dean’s Concessions, as well as attending the NYSAAF/NYSSA Convention every year. At the convention, these girls rarely sit down to take a break, as they are busy selling raffle tickets, $50 tickets, and helping to host the after parties each night. Both girls have beautiful smiles that make it almost impossible to say “No” to, as well as laughs that can light up a whole room! There are no tasks too big for Katherine and Christina, as they often choose to tackle the biggest challenges and come out on top as the winners. The New York State Showpeople’s Association is lucky to have these dedicated future members and it gives such hope and excitement for our industry’s next generation..
Past Workhorses Of The Year:
1977- Ray Miller
1978- Dick Janas
1979- Joe Sofo Sr.
1980- Bill Alberry Sr.
1981- Michalena (Mickey) Sofo
1982- Les (Corky) Powers
1983- Harry Salchak
1984- Sy Kolassa
1985- Carl Bliss
1986- Ann Janas
1987- Debbie Lynn Powers
1988- Ron Heinrich
1989- Art Gillette
1990- Ron Harrington
1991- Jeff Lloyd
1992- Roberta (Perky) Sofo
1993- Alice Wheelock
1994- Don Hall
1995- Alberta Hawkins
1995- Mary Pat Lloyd
1996- Joe Sofo Jr.
1997- Dick Capone
1998- Ann Hall
1999- Sharon Busch
2000- Gary Platt
2001- Sarah & Kate Lloyd
2002- Jennifer Wheelock
2003- Avery D. Wheelock
2004- Angel Wheelock-Ward
2005- Bill Pfeifer
2006- Tim Dean
2007- Chris Hudson
2008- Corey Ward
2009- Alan Wheelock
2010- Joe Zutter
2011- Roberta "Perky" Sofo
2012- Alison Ward
2013- Jeff Lloyd
2014- Sarah McAndrew
2015- Lisa Dean
2016- Cameron Ward
2017- Mary Pat Lloyd
2018- Jeremy Wakefield
2019- Gerry Elthorp
2021- Virtual County Fair Committee
2022- Ed Rossley
2023 - Jerry Gillette
Awards