State Fair Receives Mayors Award for Excellence


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For Immediate Release: November 24, 2008
Media Contact: George Williams, 605-773-5425
 
State Fair Receives Mayor’s Award for Excellence
 
(Pierre, SD)---The South Dakota State Fair received the 13th Annual Huron Mayor’s Award for Excellence on November 20 at the Greater Huron Development Corporation/Huron Chamber and Visitors Bureau Joint Annual Meeting.
 
Mayor David McGirr presented the Award for Excellence to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Bill Even. Mayor McGirr noted the dramatic turnaround at the State Fair and emphasized the impact of the management by Secretary Even and State Fair Manager Jerome Hertel. Mayor McGirr also noted the dramatic increases the State Fair has seen in participation and revenue as well as the impact of off-season activities and the important effect of these achievements on the community.
 
“This award is the result of the hard work from people like Jerome (Hertel), our talented staff, a hard-working commission and the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time to help with projects throughout the year,” said Secretary of Agriculture Bill Even. “I am honored to accept this award on their behalf.”
 
South Dakota held the first State Fair at Huron in 1885, 123 years ago, and employs 8 full time employees. 
 
The Huron Mayor’s Award for Excellence was sponsored by the Greater Huron Development Corporation to recognize outstanding contributions by a business or individual to the economic development of the community. The award is based upon ongoing community and economic development contributions in a variety of areas. 
 
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