2026 SPECIAL EXHIBIT AWARD WINNERS

Family Award 
The Cardone Family

The Family Award may be given to the family group with the highest number of quality points and showing versatility with multiple entries in a variety of categories. Registration forms are available on Entry Day. The family must register by 9:00 AM on Friday, October 2. 

Youth Award  
Adalyn Cardone

This prize is given to the youth with the highest number of quality points, provided that the exhibitor has won awards in six departments and no more than 50% of his/her quality points have come from any one department.  

Adult Award  
No applicants

This prize is given to the adult with the highest number of quality points, provided that the exhibitor has won awards in six departments and no more than 50% of his/her quality points have come from any one department. 

Robert G. Struble Award  
No applicants

The Robert G. Struble Award is given to the youth exhibitor who excels in two of the following: Agriculture, Education, and Conservation.  

David J. Whenry Award  
Vincent Sun

The David J. Whenry Award is given to the adult exhibitor who excels in Vegetables and Specimen Flowers.

2025 Youth Award
Samantha Nuse