Debby Griffith of Mechanicsburg, Pa., is the recipient of this year’s Image Award, presented at the 56th All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa.

The Image Award is presented annually to an individual who has enhanced the image of the show with significant contributions to its reputation, prestige and welfare.

Griffith became involved with the All-American Dairy Show 17 years ago when her daughter, Nicole, a former show livestock office summer intern and employee, asked her to help. Since then, she has become the face of the show’s information booth, helping exhibitors with requests.

She also provides meals for the livestock office staff and snacks for the many volunteers; picks up and delivers show signs and materials; enters and verifies show results; gathered information for the show’s 50th anniversary celebration; and helps coordinate wine and cheese events.

Most recently, Griffith assumed the All-American bookkeeping responsibilities that include preparing financial reports for the board of directors, balancing bank statements, writing and mailing exhibitor premium checks, and even writing thank you notes on behalf of the show.

“To be considered and honored this way brings me to tears,” she says.

Griffith and her husband, Rod, recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Nicole and her husband, Bill Leib, and their son, Wyatt, live in Oklahoma.

Griffith’s son, Eric, also a former All-American livestock office show employee, lives in Virginia.

Griffith spends her free time traveling to see family and sharing her two therapy dogs with the local community.

For more information on the All-American Dairy Show, visit allamerican.pa.gov.

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