Fair's Exhibitor of the Year announced

Teagen Flint of Columbia Falls has been named the 2017 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo Exhibitor of the Year.

The 9-year-old member of Grandview Supremes 4-H Club received 23 blue ribbons along with multiple second places. She entered items in rabbits, poultry, floriculture, photography and home culinary competitions. As Exhibitor of the Year, she received a $100 gift card provided by Express Services Personnel.

Each year, the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo recognizes the individual who was awarded the most blue ribbons in a minimum of five different Open Class departments.

Runner Up was Vincent Hardgrove, 11, who received 16 blue ribbons from six different departments.

Second Runner Up was Hannah Werhman, 18, who received 14 blue ribbons in six departments.

A multiple time past winner, Sharon Askelson, of Kalispell, received 51 blue ribbons in four different departments and came very close to repeating but received a second place in her fifth department of entry. Askelson submitted more than 100 entries this year.

“The fair is very pleased to recognize Teagen for her efforts and participation this year,” fairgrounds manager Mark Campbell said. “To have such active youth exhibitors displaying their talents during fair is rewarding in itself.”

The 2018 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo will be held Aug. 15 to 19. Contact the fair office at 406-758-5810 or visit http://nwmtfair.com for information on the many different ways to participate.