Competitive Exhibits Awards | Hall of Honor Communications Awards | Hall of Fame Award
Heritage Awards | Certified Fair Executive (CFE) Designation
Each year, the IAFE conducts contests for its fair members, which recognize and reward excellence. All contests are judged by IAFE member representatives and professionals from respective fields.
Rules and regulations for the contest are released during the summer. For a copy of this year's rules and a list of the 2008 winners, please click on the links below each contest.
New for 2009, the North Carolina State Fair will be making it possible for every fair attending the IAFE Convention to receive a USB flash drive which will contain the top three winning entries in each category.
Also, obtain more information on the Certified Fair Executive designation, Hall of Fame award, and Haas & Wilkerson Heritage Awards below!
2009 Rules & Regulations | 2008 Winners List
Sponsored by John Deere - The Agricultural Awards Program has three main goals: to improve the agricultural education of fairs; to help fairs determine ways to be of service to both fair exhibitors and the fairgoing public; and to recognize fairs that provide outstanding agricultural education.(top)
2009 Rules & Regulations | 2008 Winners List
Sponsored by North American Midway Entertainment - Established in 1988, the Competitive Exhibits Contest recognizes excellence in competitive exhibit display methods and supplements the IAFE resource library by increasing the amount of helpful information available for members.(top)
2009 Rules & Regulations | Sample Mounting Procedures | 2008 Winners List
Sponsored by K & K Insurance - Member fairs can also submit their promotional campaigns, marketing materials, and advertising ideas in the Communications Awards Program. The purpose of this program is to improve the advertising and publicity programs of fairs and to provide recognition for those fairs doing an outstanding job.
Now, IAFE members can purchase copies of the entries in the Hall of Honor Communications Awards Television and Radio categories. Receive a Television Commercial Entries DVD for just $50 and a CD with the Radio Commercial Entries for only $10! View other fairs' advertising concepts and gain valuable ideas on marketing your own fair!(top)
Rules and Regulations
Award presented in recognition of devoted and invaluable service rendered to the fair industry, this annual award is presented to a single individual for distinguished achievement in exposition management.(top)
Rules and Regulations
Sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance - Hundreds of volunteer fair management personnel have worked long and hard to see that the annual event they are associated with is able to continue as a valuable community showcase. IAFE and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance would like to honor five of those individuals yearly with an award and $1,000 cash to be presented at the IAFE annual convention in Las Vegas.(top)
CFE Information Brochure and Application | CFE Application Form (Typeable Format)
Individuals who are with an IAFE member fair can receive the prestigious Certified Fair Executive designation. The CFE recognizes excellence in the fair management field. CFE's are chosen based upon an extensive review and application process.(top)


