NAMA honors the best in leadership. (Leader Award Winners).NAMA Na·ma n. pl. Nama or Na·mas 1. A member of a people of southwest Africa. 2. The Khoikhoin language of the Nama. has named the organization's national leadership award recipients. Awards were presented at the Best of NAMA awards ceremony, April 17 in Nashville. Below is a listing of each award and the honoree. R.C. Ferguson Award Kathy Cornett For the place in England, see . The cornett, cornetto or zink is an early wind instrument, dating from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. It was used in what are now called alta capellas or wind ensembles. This award honors distinguished service to NAMA over the course of many years. Kathy Cornett chairman of McCormick Company receives this award for her continuing leadership and support of NAMA and the Agri-Business Educational Foundation following her service as national president in 1989-1990. She has served on numerous task forces; actively participates in the Past-President's Advisory Committee; regularly attends Board of Director meetings as an observer, and; serves on the ABEF ABEF Australian Business Excellence Framework (horticulture; Australia) Operating Committee. President's Award The President's Award may mean:
The President's Award is given to the individual/organization that best responds to the national president's agenda, going beyond the norm in contributions of time, talent and resources. This year Monte Reese, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of the National Cattlemen's Research & Promotion Board, receives the award for his vision and leadership in expanding the Issues Forum into the Agribusiness agribusiness Agriculture operated by business; specifically, that part of a modern national economy devoted to the production, processing, and distribution of food and fibre products and byproducts. Forum, an industry-wide event that featured an outstanding lineup of speakers; expanded participation by allied organizations; incorporation of an Executive Management Roundtable, and strong involvement of the media. Unfortunately, the Agribusiness Forum was cancelled due to the events of September 11th. Dilworth Award for Innovation Dave Eaheart The Dilworth Award for Innovation is presented to the persons/ organizations that represent innovative thinking. This year's recipient, David Eaheart, director of marketing for Seaboard Farms, is honored with the award for his innovative leadership with the Best of NAMA Committee in evaluating existing categories, strengthening public relations/Golden ARC categories, and creating new companion animal and turf & ornamental categories which resulted in over 60 entries for this year's contest. Workhorse work·horse n. 1. Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use: "the 50-year-old DC-3 ... of the Year Jeff Tennant & John Sowell The Workhorse of the Year Award is an honor reserved for outstanding individual contributions to NAMA. This year the award is given to two individuals, Jeff Tennant and John Sowell. Jeff Tennant, manager -- project publishing for Farm Progress Companies, receives this honor for his chapter leadership resulting in strong chapter activities. These activities include eleven (11) chapter events encompassing meetings, farm show breakfasts, social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network activities, and tours; an informative chapter Web site; strong support of their student chapter, and; extensive member involvement. Workhorse of the Year John Sowell, vice president business development and strategy for Davis Newman Payne, receives the honor for his initiative in launching the Professional Development Area Advisory Committee concept in the Marketing Communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales area, and his involvement in planning the Internet Advertising Delivering ads to Internet users via Web sites, e-mail, ad-supported software and Internet-enabled cellphones. Also called an "ad network," Internet advertising organizations act as a middleman between the advertiser and the Web sites and software publishers that display the ads. workshop following the Region III Best of NAMA Awards Banquet. Outstanding Chair Cheri Knoy This award is presented to Cheri Knoy, regional sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → with Vance Publishing for her leadership on the Membership Committee. Her leadership resulted in the creation of a chapter membership recruitment kit, three themed national/chapter membership campaigns, and two conference calls of chapter, regional and national leaders to address membership retention and recruitment. Meritorious mer·i·to·ri·ous adj. Deserving reward or praise; having merit. [Middle English, from Latin merit Achievement Vicki Henrickson, Janice Person, Patti McEnroe, Ellen LaRose, Steve Keppy and Carroll Merry Vicki Henrickson, McCormick Advertising -- For her leadership in helping to identify the chapter role that meets the needs of its membership and in providing unique programming to match that need. Janice Person, Delta and Pine Land Company -- For her dedication to the student careers program and efforts to connect students and professionals through mentorships. Patti McEnroe, AGSCO -- For her commitment and efforts to serve the needs of agri-marketing professionals throughout the Dakotas. Ellen LaRose, Morgan & Myers -- The Barkin Group -- For her leadership in the Badger Chapter resulting in outstanding programming and outreach activities. Steve Keppy, Farm Progress Companies -- For his leadership and service as co-chair of the first Best of NAMA regional banquet for Region 4. Carroll Merry, Countryside Marketing -- For his leadership and service as co-chair of the first Best of NAMA regional banquet for Region 4. |
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