PDA Awards Nomination Deadline This Friday

Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:32 am


The deadline is July 19 for nominations for the NAMA Professional Development (PDA) Awards.

The Professional Development Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members based on outstanding achievement in each of the Professional Development Areas (PDA). Awards of Excellence will be presented in the areas of (1) Marketing Communications, (2) Product/Species Management, (3) Public Relations and (4) Sales.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Professional Development Awards of Excellence is July 19, 2019.  These awards will be presented at the 2019 Fall Conference, October 7-9 in St. Louis.

Nominees for the Awards of Excellence must be NAMA members. Nominators should target individuals with direct planning and execution responsibilities in the respective Professional Development Area from agribusiness and related companies. If you have any questions regarding these awards, please contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected].

Please fill out the online nomination form.

View the rules and regulations and past winners on the NAMA website.

Join NAMA at Farm Progress Show

Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:31 am

Join NAMA members at a reception hosted by the Chicago, Gateway, Heartland and Mid-America NAMA chapters during the Farm Progress Show.

What a great opportunity to take a break and visit with other NAMA members on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibitor Food Tent, located near Gate 6 on the corner of East and Sixth.

Snacks and drinks will be provided (yes, adult beverages, too).

For more information on the Farm Progress Show, visit farmprogressshow.com.

MoKan Summer Social

Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:31 am

MoKan NAMA is heading to Blade & Timber. This summer networking & ax throwing event takes place Thursday, July 25 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Kansas City. The cost for professionals is $30. Students and interns attend free with a member. Potential After Party at The Ship. 

For more details or to register visit https://nama.formstack.com/forms/mokan_nama_summer_events. For questions contact Jody Donohue at [email protected]

North Central NAMA at MN Twins

Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:30 am

Catch one of the hottest teams in major league baseball with North Central NAMA on Wednesday, August 21st over the lunch hour. The ticket price is $45 and includes $30 in food and drink vouchers. The event takes place from Noon – 2 p.m. at Target Field.

Ticket quantities are limited, so grab a co-worker or two and sign up today! Tickets and vouchers will be distributed prior to the event.

Register here to attend.

North Central Hosts Intern Event

Written by NAMA on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 , 8:30 am

The North Central NAMA Chapter hosted their annual intern event this June in Minneapolis. Forty students and hiring managers gathered at the 508 Club to discuss success stories of local interns and internships, along with networking after the event to connect young talent with local agencies and in-house marketing teams.

A panel of three successful young adults shared with the crowd their successes, all three individuals had been hired on full time immediately following their internship. The North Central NAMA Chapter thanks Midwest Dairy, Minnesota Pork, Minnesota Beef Council, PERISCOPE agency and .broadhead agency for their sponsorship of this event! 

Deadline Approaching for Award Nominations

Written by NAMA on Monday, July 1, 2019 , 7:50 am

The deadline is approaching for nominations for the NAMA Professional Development (PDA) Awards.

The Professional Development Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members based on outstanding achievement in each of the Professional Development Areas (PDA). Awards of Excellence will be presented in the areas of (1) Marketing Communications, (2) Product/Species Management, (3) Public Relations and (4) Sales.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the Professional Development Awards of Excellence is July 19, 2019.  These awards will be presented at the 2019 Fall Conference, October 7-9 in St. Louis.

Nominees for the Awards of Excellence must be NAMA members. Nominators should target individuals with direct planning and execution responsibilities in the respective Professional Development Area from agribusiness and related companies. If you have any questions regarding these awards, please contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected].

Please fill out the online nomination form.

View the rules and regulations and past winners on the NAMA website.





NAMA/Connectiv Webinar: The New Ag Census and What it Means to Agri-Marketers

Written by NAMA on Monday, July 1, 2019 , 7:28 am

Dr. Michael Gunderson, Professor and Director at the Purdue Center for Food and Agricultural Business, will present key findings from the recently released 2017 Ag Census and explain how they will impact agri-marketers. Dr. Gunderson will highlight key data and trends in both the crop and livestock sectors. 

July 18, 2019, 2 pm CT
Click here to register.  Use the code NAMA to register for free.

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