The American Fence Association (AFA) honored top industry professionals at its FENCETECH/DECKTECH 2009 trade show, held January 14-16 in New Orleans, LA.  American Fence, Inc., Whitehall, PA was named Fence Contractor of the Year.  The award was presented  to Harold Mante, Jr., President of American Fence.  The trade show was also attended by three other American Fence employees - Karen Laudenslager, Randy Brown and Ann Taylor.  These employees also worked for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans prior to the trade show.

In addition, Charlotte Brown, daughter of Randy Brown, was chosen as one of the American Fence Association Scholarship recipients.