Previous Award Winners
2023
Apple Pie Contest Winners
The Hilton Apple Fest Pie Baking Contest was held on Saturday, September 30th. We had many really beautiful pies this year. The judges worked hard to determine the winners. There were 12 pies in the Adult Division and 5 pies in the Youth Division.
| 1st Place – Youth | Our 1st place winner in the Youth Division with a scrumptious pie of Honey Crisp and Cortland apples went to Ella Tufano. |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Our 2nd place winner in the Youth Division with a wonderful pie made of 20 oz apples went to Sophia Case. |
| 1st Place – Adult | Steven Resig. His pie was made with Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and MacIntosh apples. |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Holly Czarnecki. Her pie was made with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples. |
Hilton Village Porch Decorating Contest Winners
| Grand Prize Winner | 65 Heinz St |
| 1st Place | 119 Sherwood Dr |
| 2nd Place | 49 Gorton Ave |
| 3rd Place | 32 West Ave |
Craft Awards
The Hilton Apple Fest had over 100 Crafters. Winners in each Category were:
| Best of Show | Bill & Amy McMullen |
| Ceramics / Pottery | Deb Benedetto |
| Clothing | Hannah Buehler |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen Van Orden |
| Drawing / Painting | George Banagis |
| Jewelry | Yahaya Alhassen |
| Mixed Media | Jane Kennelly |
| Pet Goods | Laura Bugajski |
| Soaps / Lotions | Rebecca Engert |
| Special Media | Dean & Gloria Barkley |
| Textiles | Linda Szmanda |
| Upcycling | Dale Lessard |
| Wood | Matt Hass |
And of course, everyone is a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!
2022
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Youth | Cayce Zimmer. Her pie was made with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples. |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Ava Resig. Her pie was made with Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and Braeburn apples. |
| 1st Place – Adult | Linda Livermore. Her pie was made with Honey Crisp and Zestar apples. |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Allison Zimmer. Her pie was made with Honey Crisp and Granny Smith apples. |
Autumn Decorating Contest Winners
| 1st Place | John Prouty |
| 2nd Place | Jennifer Barley |
| 3rd Place | A tie: Martin D’Angelo and Rita Maddox |
| Grand Prize Winner | Ashan Hudson |
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Kevin Tubiolo “Totl Photography” |
| Clothing | Aimee Perkins |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen VanOrden “Our Neck of the Woods” |
| Drawing / Painting | Catherine Zielonka “Cat & Bee Crafts” |
| Jewelry | Penny Despos “Sha-Sha Beads” |
| Mixed Media | Jane Kennelly “Fancy Leaf Designs” |
| Pet Goods | Courtney Ophardt “Boony Snacks” |
| Soaps / Lotions | Rebecca Engert “KB White Farm” |
| Textiles | Jan Miller “Shoreline Designs” |
| Upcycling | Bill McMullen and Amy Bishop “The Vinyl Image” |
| Wood | Matt Hass “Saw Dogs” |
And of course, everyone is a winner at Corey’s Apple Pond!
2019
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Kent Terpening / Don Gebo |
| Clothing | Amy Hastings |
| Decorative Wood | Kandy Liguori |
| Drawing/Painting | Cathy Zielonka |
| Fine Art | Diane Sypniewski |
| Floral | Mary Ann Mack |
| Glass | Cindy Ritchie |
| Jewelry | Kathy Greeley |
| Mixed Media | Jennifer Conjerti / Lisa Swiatek |
| Photography | Sean Maciejewski |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Terry Jarka |
| Special Media | Kent Terpening / Don Gebo |
| Textiles | Lindsay Stutzman |
| Upcycling | William McMullen |
| Wood | Lesley Sewar |
2018
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Georgie LeHoop, Drum Artist |
| Clothing | Scott & Corinne Weimer of Mitties Mittens |
| Decorative Wood | Barbara Sherman (of BMS Handmade Crafts) |
| Drawing / Painting | Georgie LeHoop, Drum Artist |
| Fine Art | Margaret Truxes-Hixson (of Red House Art Studio) |
| Floral | Mary Ann Mack (of Bouquets 4U) |
| Glass | Paul Lennox & Susan Lynch (of Paul’s Kitchen Crafts) |
| Jewelry | Jeannie Clinton (of Jean’s Jewels) |
| Mixed Media | Holly LeShander (of Girly Things) |
| Photography | Catherine Baldwin (of Hymn & Her) |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Katie Foley (of Creekside Art & Pottery) |
| Special Media | Dean & Gloria Barkley (of Michigan Made Metal) |
| Textiles | Jan Miller (of Shoreline Design) |
| Upcycling | Elisabeth Volts (of Ragtrader Vintage) |
| Wood | Michael & Julie Read (of Pinehill Woodshop) |
Photo Contest Awards
Adults | |
| 1st Place | Greg Blythe |
| 2nd Place | Joann Long |
| 3rd Place | Amanda Maier |
Teens | |
| 1st Place | Joli Kellman |
| 2nd Place | Makayla Grashof |
| 3rd Place | Joli Kellman |
Kids | |
| 1st Place | Sienna Hellner |
| 2nd Place | Sienna Hellner |
| 3rd Place | Lucas Miller |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Katie Miller |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Raechel Taddei |
| 1st Place – Youth | Jeana Hoffmann |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Avery Fuchs |
TV Raffle Winner
| Craig McNair |
2017
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | David Sherburne |
| Clothing | Scott & Corinne Weimer |
| Decorative Wood | Peggy Revelle |
| Drawing/Painting | Janice Beadling |
| Fine Art | Donald Dengel |
| Floral | Kathy & Roger Burns |
| Glass | Deborah Gallagher |
| Jewelry | Penny Despos |
| Mixed Media | Bonnie Eastwood |
| Photography | Dave Beadling |
| Pottery/Ceramics | DBarbara McAvoy |
| Special Media | John Formato |
| Textiles | Irene Adam |
| Wood | Noah Corette |
Photo Contest Awards
Adult | |
| 1st Place | Andy Rockafellow |
| 2nd Place | Dave Valvo |
| 3rd Place | Brianna Maslyn |
Teen | |
| 1st Place | Kayla Reese |
| 2nd Place | Benjamin Hahm |
| 3rd Place | Kayla Reese |
Kids | |
| 1st Place | Linnea Hellner |
| 2nd Place | Ryan Kelly |
| 3rd Place | Sienna Hellner |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Benjamin Read |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Maria Gilluly |
| 1st Place – Youth | Carolyn Adams |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Leah Buck |
2016
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Matthew Wood |
| Clothing | Anna Kirkwood |
| Decorative Wood | Henry Betz |
| Drawing/Painting | Janice Beadling |
| Fine Art | George Banagis |
| Floral | Mary Ann Mack |
| Glass | Elijah Smith |
| Jewelry | Penny Despos |
| Mixed Media | Karen Jacobs |
| Photography | Marisa Nicodemus |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Deborah Benedetto |
| Special Media | John Formato |
| Textiles | Jan Miller |
| Wood | Noah Corette |
Photo Contest Awards
Adult | |
| Best Of Show | Kevin Tubiolo “A New Day” |
| 1st Place | Laurie Webb “Yellow Barn Under Stormy Skys” |
| 2nd Place | Dave Valvo “Milky Way at Hemlock Lake” |
| 3rd Place | Kevin Tubiolo “Fire & Ice” |
Teen | |
| 1st Place | Hannah Snarr “Reflections of the Simple Life” |
| 2nd Place | Hannah Martin “Wish Upon a Billion Stars” |
| 3rd Place | Benjamin Hahm “Not a Sunset” |
Kids | |
| 1st Place | Regan Griggs “Carnival Night” |
| 2nd Place | Regan Griggs “Paddleboard Sunset” |
| 3rd Place | Abby Hahm “Clouds on the Coast” |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Ashley Keefe |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Allison Zimmer |
| 3rd Place – Adult | Annora Dragula |
| 1st Place – Youth | Claire Elizabeth Buck |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Carolyn Adams |
2015
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Mike & Julie Read #88 |
| Clothing | Amy Hastings #231 |
| Decorative Wood | David & Margaret Bird #31 |
| Drawing/Painting | Ann Campbell #204 |
| Fine Art | Barb Palmer #203 |
| Floral | Mary Ann Mack #215 |
| Glass | Elijiah Smith #61 |
| Jewelry | Gerina Faison #232 |
| Mixed Media | Judy Bradburn & Terri Brumm #7 |
| Photography | Shawn Kosmala #237 |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Barbara McAvoy #14 |
| Special Media | Ken & Bev Wilson #225 – 226 |
| Textiles | Jan Miller #45 |
| Wood | Noah Corette #33 |
Photo Contest Awards
Adult | |
| Best Of Show | Dave Valvo |
| 1st Place | Claudia Manchester |
| 2nd Place | Gareth Leonard |
| 3rd Place | Carolyn McCormick |
Teen | |
| 1st Place | Jessica Sapienza |
| 2nd Place | Connor Schmid |
| 3rd Place | Kayla Reese |
Kids | |
| 1st Place | Austin Davis |
| 2nd Place | Allison Mattle |
| 3rd Place | Austin Davis |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Lauren Appleton |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Betty Wilheim |
| 3rd Place – Adult | Cynthia Corette |
| 1st Place – Youth | Daniel O’Keefe |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Claire Buck |
Apple Derby Fun Run
| 1 – Jason McElwain | 29:45 |
| 2 – Matt Kellman | 29:59 |
| 3 – Amy Konopka | 32:22 |
2014
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Linda Brouty-Baxter |
| Clothing | Amy Hastings |
| Decorative Wood | Lorraine Bishop |
| Drawing/Painting | Carol Corrigan |
| Fine Art | Juanita Link |
| Floral | Mary Ann Mack |
| Glass | Elijiah Smith |
| Jewelry | Cindy Richie |
| Mixed Media | Holly LeSchander & Marcia Wilkins |
| Photography | Chris Goodenbury |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Stuart Brickman |
| Special Media | Philip-James Pinto |
| Textiles | Keisha Bowden |
| Wood | Michael & Julie Read |
Photo Contest Awards
Adult | |
| 1st Place | Dave Valvo “Three Forms of Water” |
| 2nd Place | Dave Valvo “Hoarfrost on My Window” |
| 3rd Place | Claudia Manchester “Lamplugh Glacier” |
Teen | |
| 1st Place | Hannah McSorley “Out of the Blue” |
| 2nd Place | Caroline Firkins “Randrops on Tomatoes” |
| 3rd Place | Caroline Firkins “Water’s Edge” |
Kids | |
| 1st Place | Jessica Sapienza “The Shore of Acadia National Park” |
| 2nd Place | Jessica Sapienza “Puffin!” |
| 3rd Place | Abigail Hahm “Lake Moraine #3 |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Christan Monin and Patti Melvin |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Mark Michaud |
| 3rd Place – Adult | Sandra Luce |
| 1st Place – Youth | Claire Buck |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Jeana Hoffman |
2013
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Shawn Kosmaia |
| Clothing | David Coon |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen VanOrden |
| Drawing/Painting | Cheryl Maier |
| Fine Art | Margaret Truxes-Hixson |
| Floral | Terry & Cheryl Cooley |
| Glass | Ron Frear |
| Jewelry | Diana Flora |
| Mixed Media | Cindy Pinyard |
| Photography | David & Jan Sherburne |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Barb McAvoy |
| Special Media | Maggie Horn |
| Textiles | Melanie Steenhoff |
| Wood | Fred W. Janik |
Apple Pie Contest Winners
| 1st Place – Adult | Roxanne Pyles – a fantastic pie made of Macintosh apples |
| 2nd Place – Adult | Anne Lairmore – an excellent pie made of Gala and Macintosh apples |
| 3rd Place – Adult | Alex Elmore – a delicious pie made of Honeycrisp apples |
| 1st Place – Youth | Bryant VanSlyke – a scrumptious pie made of Golden Supreme and Macintosh apples |
| 2nd Place – Youth | Keara Conolly – a wonderful pie made of Cortland apples |
Quilt Winner
| Keitha Martin was the winner of the Hilton Apple Fest Quilt Raffle. The beautiful quilt was different shades of red, green, and cream color with apples on it. |
2012
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Jim Clark & Kim Lucia |
| Clothing | Amy Hastings |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen VanOrden |
| Drawing/Painting | Ann Campbell |
| Fine Art | Margaret Truxes-Hixson |
| Floral | Bill & Dorothy Julius |
| Glass | Elijiah Smith |
| Jewelry | Helen Calhoun |
| Mixed Media | Judi Morrison |
| Photography | David & Jan Sherburne |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Stuart Brickman |
| Special Media | Ellie Tallon |
| Textiles | Melanie Steenhoff |
| Wood | Fred W. Janik |
2011
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Melanie Steenhoff |
| Clothing | Amy Hastings |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen VanOrden |
| Drawing/Painting | Ann Campbell |
| Fine Art | Margaret Mary Hixson |
| Floral | Carol Howell |
| Glass | Jeremy Griffith & Chelsa Foehr |
| Jewelry | Liz Collia |
| Mixed Media | Nevin & Debby Mantz |
| Photography | David & Jan Sherburne |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Stuart Brickman |
| Special Media | James Spina |
| Textiles | Allison Barry |
| Wood | Karla Hoyt |
2010
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Margaret Mary Hixson |
| Clothing | Karen Ives |
| Decorative Wood | Judy Bradburn |
| Drawing/Painting | Ann Campbell |
| Fine Art | Christopher Huff |
| Floral | Carol Howell |
| Glass | Jeremy Griffith & Chelsea Foehr |
| Jewelry | Liz Collia |
| Mixed Media | Billie Jo Sontheimer |
| Photography | David & Jan Sherburne |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Greg Ricciardiello & Pam Delyannis |
| Special Media | Dale VerVoort & Mary Kelley |
| Textiles | Madeline Thompson |
| Wood | Randolph Hughes |
Photo Contest
| Best of Show | Jennifer Green |
Adults | |
| 1st Place | Sarah Burritt |
| 2nd Place | Barbara Perry |
| 3rd Place | Ruth Madison |
Children | |
| 1st Place | Nicole Marafioti |
| Honorable Mention | Rebecca Gilman |
Coloring Contest Winners
Ages 4-5 |
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| 1st | Karlie Crofoot |
| 2nd | Shelby McGranaghan |
| 3rd | Abby Hahm |
Ages 6-7 |
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| 1st | Morgan Brozak |
| 2nd | Elizabeth Mattioli |
| 3rd | Ethan DiIulio |
Ages 8-9 |
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| 1st | Ashley McCullough |
| 2nd | Peter Reyes |
| 3rd | Tyler Dicesure |
Ages 10-12 |
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| 1st | Kaley Crofoot |
| 2nd | Betsy Hahm |
| 3rd | Jared Spring |
Pumpkin Decorating Contest | |
| Adult | Wendy & Scott Shust |
| Children | Daniel Gramowski |
| Elizabeth Gramowski | |
| Katherine Belair | |
Apple Peeling Contest Oct 2, 2010 | |
| 1st | Christine Blonsky – 52 ¼ inches |
| 2nd | Erik Anderson – 49 ¾ inches |
| 3rd | Kathleen Cook – 49 ½ inches |
Apple Peeling Contest Oct 3, 2010 | |
| 1st | Alan VanEecke – 67 inches |
| 2nd | Chris Wheat – 63 inches |
| 3rd | Lauren Massaro –53 inches |
Apple Pie Eating Contest Oct 2, 2010 | |
| 1st | Keith Asmuth |
| 2nd | Tim Bauch |
| 3rd | Scott Shust |
Apple Pie Eating Contest Oct 3, 2010 | |
| 1st | Ken Lodak |
| 2nd | Neil Young |
2009
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Francoise Long |
| Clothing | David Coon |
| Decorative Wood | Gretchen VanOrden |
| Drawing/Painting | Ann Campbell |
| Fine Art | Mary Ann Sawyer-Wade |
| Floral | Dorothy & Bill Julius |
| Glass | Tina Link |
| Jewelry | Angela “Yan” Cullati |
| Mixed Media | Wendy Bateman & Lynn Connor |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Marsha King |
| Textiles | Marsha Lanc |
| Wood | Jeffrey Nelson |
| Special Media | Gilroy Durano |
2008
Photo Contest
| Best of Show | Matthew Conheady – Apple Trees in Winter |
Adults | |
| First Place | Joan Weetman, – Solitude in Mist |
| Second Place | Matthew Conheady – The Fall |
| Third Place | Brian Dettman – Highland Heaven |
Teens | |
| First Place | Erin Norris – When the Sun Comes Out |
| Second Place | Connie Haynes – Snow Orchard |
| Third Place | Hannah Clark – Tree |
Children | |
| First Place | Cam Shust – Broken Tree |
| Second Place | Allison Cring – Little Island |
| Third Place | Allison Cring – Twisted Trees |
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Jeffery Nelson |
| Clothing | David Coon |
| Decorative Wood | Dave Chatterton |
| Drawing/Painting | Cheryl Maier |
| Fine Art | Joseph Flores |
| Floral | Kristen Spinks |
| Glass | Jacqueline Rassel |
| Jewelry | Diana Flora |
| Mixed Media | Frances Boccoccio |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Mark Lucas |
| Textiles | Mary Eichas-Gavigan |
| Wood | Fred Janik |
| Special Media | Jennifer Chojecki |
Apple Pie Contest
| First Place | Betsy Forjone used MacIntosh, Cortland, and 20-Ounce apples |
| Second Place | Sheila Resch used Summer Rambo apples |
| Third Place | Bethany Christman used MacIntosh and 20-Ounce apples |
2007
Photo Contest
| Best of Show | Joanne Tytler |
Adults | |
| First Place | Heather Edwards |
| Second Place | Herve Dauvergne |
| Third Place | Linda Drummey |
Teens | |
| First Place | Andrea Peeck (age 17) |
| Second Place | Shannon VanValkenburg (age 13) |
| Third Place | Hannah Clark (age 13) |
Children | |
| First Place | Abigail Gilliam (age 7) |
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Barbara Stradtman |
| Clothing | Cindy Dunlap |
| Decorative Wood | Henry Betz |
| Drawing/Painting | Mary Jane Cramer |
| Fine Art | Barbara Palmer |
| Floral | Carol Howell |
| Glass | Amy Stamp |
| Jewelry | Andrea Whipple & Tory Rothenburgh |
| Mixed Media | Phyllis Roberts |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Mark Lukacs |
| Textiles | Marsha Lanc |
| Wood | Julie & Michael Read |
| Special Media | Jack Trembley |
Apple Pie Contest
| First Place | Laura Russell |
| Second Place | Karen Clufo |
| Third Place | Michael Bridgeman |
2006
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Dorothy & Bill Julius |
| Clothing | Cindy Dunlap |
| Drawing/Painting | Nancy Howard |
| Floral | Carol Howell |
| Glass | Ron Frear |
| Jewelry | Donna Angelo |
| Mixed Media | Lynne Pachla |
| Fine Art | Themla Winters |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Margaret Karlin |
| Textiles | Nancy Marg |
| Wood | Barbra Coke-Dixon |
| Special Media | Marie Lysionek |
Corey’s Bicycle Winners
| Saturday | Jeremy Michaels |
| Sunday | Darlene Mosley |
Apple Pie Contest
| First Place | Laura Russell |
| Second Place | Karen Clufo |
| Third Place | Michael Bridgeman |
2005
Craft Awards
| Best of Show | Karen Porterfield |
| Clothing | Cindy Dunlap |
| Drawing/Painting | Bonnie Barr |
| Floral | Diane Ball |
| Glass | Michelle Hoff |
| Jewelry | Yan Cullati |
| Mixed Media | Yolanda Mendez |
| Photography | William Bernbeck |
| Pottery/Ceramics | Jeannie Nutting |
| Textiles | Ann Watson |
| Wood | Brad Larson |
Photo Contest Awards
| Best of Show | Brian Franklin |
Adult Division | |
| 1st Place | Patricia Quinn |
| 2nd Place | Chris Rincon |
| 3rd Place | Denyse LaMay |
| Honorable Mentions: Stacey McGrain, Marilyn Schindler, JoAnne Tytler, Deborah Messuro, Ashlee Woodruff | |
Youth Division | |
| 1st Place | Josh Dimino |
| 2nd Place | Taylor Smith |
| 3rd Place | Joy-Amber Almeter |
Children’s Division | |
| 1st Place | Carter Comden |
| 2nd Place | Nicole Florio |
| 3rd Place | Antoinette Aguyo |
Sponsor Award Winners | |
| DeLapa Photo – Judy Oliver Village Photographer – Ashlee Woodruff Walt Horylev – Josh Dimino |
Coloring Contest
Ages 4&5 | |
| 1st Place | Ryan Scavuzzo |
| 2nd Place | Marryn Ralyea |
| 3rd Place | Emily Krotz |
Ages 6&7 | |
| 1st Place | Eric Piato |
| 2nd Place | Chole Loomis |
| 3rd Place | Courtney Confer |
Ages 8&9
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| 1st Place | Rachael Kazden |
| 2nd Place | Stephanie Spring |
| 3rd Place | Gabby Brisson |
Ages 10-12
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| 1st Place | Olivia Weber |
| 2nd Place | Jenna Thomas |
| 3rd Place | Sarnatha Baker |
Apple Pie Contest Winners (Adults) |
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| 1st Place | Loreen Appleton |
| 2nd Place | Brandy Stewart |
| 3rd Place | Judith Ras |
Apple Pie Contest Winners (Youth) |
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| 1st Place | Kelly Comden |
| 2nd Place | Samantha Streeter |
Cake Decorating Contest Winners (Adults) |
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| 1st Place | Ruth Madison |
| 2nd Place | Missy Kelly |
Cake Decorating Contest Winners (Youth) |
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| 1st Place | Jimmy Kyle |
