An Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention certificate goes to Ashland County Fair's Barry Litten

Joyce L. Ritchie
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Barry Litten, shown here receiving the 2021 Outstanding Ashland County Fair Supporter award, was recognized with a certificate during the Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention for the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence Awards.
Barry Litten, shown here receiving the 2021 Outstanding Ashland County Fair Supporter award, was recognized with a certificate during the Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention for the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Barry Litten, the 2021 Outstanding Ashland County Fair Supporter, was recognized with a certificate during the Ohio Fair Manager’s Convention for the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence Awards.

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In his years with the Ashland County Fair, he has been instrumental in numerous capital improvements on the fairgrounds, has offered substantial advice, shared his knowledge of buildings and grounds, maintenance, and repairs, and has given significant personal labor toward the continuing success of the annual event.

The maintenance department has been an instrumental part of every capital improvement on the grounds and he currently, serves as the maintenance supervisor/manager overlooking all things concerning the building and fairgrounds.

Litten is known for encouraging fellow employees with good work ethics and community pride. He served as a director on the Ashland County Fair Board from 1983 until 1995 and currently lives on a small farm in rural Ashland County. The Ashland County Fair Board was pleased to present him with the 2021 Outstanding Ashland County Fair Supporter noting their appreciation for his dedication and careful work on the grounds.

Greater Columbus Convention Center hosts 97th Ohio Fair Managers Association annual convention

Honors were awarded to 48 individuals and organizations for outstanding service to their local fairs at the 97th Ohio Fair Managers Association annual convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Of this group, 17 received the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence for their progressive ideas and actions to improve and strengthen their fairs.

Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Dorothy Pelanda presented each winner with a certificate. Those chosen for the special honor received plaques.

This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland Fair’s Barry Litten Recognized During OFMA Convention