Thanks to BransonShowAwards.com for honoring Jim Barber as the 2009 “Best Specialty Act” in Branson. This is the second consecutive year that Jim has received the honor from Gary Wackerly, a Theater Critic who conceived and manages the Branson show awards and Branson show review website as the Award Committee Chair.
On April 24, 2010 Mr. Wackerly presented the award to Jim Barber onstage during their evening performance of the Hamner Barber Variety Show.
He is an independent reviewer who relies on his background in education and his personal experiences of viewing every possible show in Branson, Missouri multiple times to determine his selections each year.
“No matter how many times you see this show something always strikes you as amazing or funny. Jim has the knack of bringing his constant smile to every audience. His enormous talent as a ventriloquist is remarkable. That is why he won the Best Specialty Act of 2009.”
Gary Wackerly, BransonShowAwards.com




Jim,
Congratulations. This is an honor well deserved.
You and Dave are great assetts to the Branson community. I hope everyone knows of all the support you give to the Veterans in Branson. You are greatly appreciated by veterans for all you do but you do not ask for accolades. I feel everyone should know how much you are in the hearts of those of us who love our Veterans too.
May God Bless You in All You Do,
Fran Davis
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Life Member
Ozark Mountain Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter President
Congrats, You two have a great show and it is sooooo different. It is so great to see the people come out of the doors laughing and talking about which parts of the show they liked best. I am proud of you and we are so lucky to have you in Branson. The dummies are really talented too. Christine Thompson