Don’t forget to nominate the cream of the crop – Agribusiness Leader of the Year and NAMA Marketer of the Year.  The nomination deadline is just a few short weeks away!

Winners of these prestigious awards will be honored at the 2016 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 13 – 15, in Kansas City, MO.  Celebrate the achievements and impressive careers of the very best in agriculture with NAMA.

NAMA’s highest honor, the Agribusiness Leader of the Year award recognizes leadership achievement in agriculture and the food and fiber industry. Solicited from senior level position holders in private, public or academic service, nominees should exemplify excellence in agribusiness by their significant contributions to the industry.

Application

Please download the application in Adobe PDF format or fill out the online nomination form.

Submission deadline is January 22, 2016.

NAMA Marketer of the Year:

NAMA recognizes an active member with senior management of marketing and/or sales responsibilities with the NAMA Marketer of the Year award. This award is the most prestigious honor awarded to an active member of the association and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of agri-marketing directly to ag producers. Nominees are solicited from agribusiness and related companies with overall marketing and/or sales responsibilities.

Application:

Please download the application in Adobe PDF format or fill out the online nomination form.

Submission deadline is January 22, 2016.

Check out a list of current and past winners for Agribusiness Leader of the Year and NAMA Marketer of the Year.

If you have any questions about these awards, please contact Jenny Pickett at (913) 491-6500 or [email protected].

NAMA is invested in the future of ag and agri-marketing professionals, so we’re making sure we have all the bases covered … from education and networking opportunities, to exploring trends and examining current issues.

From the 2016 Keynoters, you’ll learn how to use proven behavior change techniques in your marketing projects … get the five proven secrets for creating content that incites demand among customers … and how the right attitude can help you overcome the obstacles you’ll inevitably face in life.

We’re giving you even more fantastic opportunities to bolster your agri-marketing career “From the Ground Up.” And that’s just the beginning.

Register now for the 2016 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 13-15, in Kansas City, MO. Visit the AMC Website for conference, hotel and registration details.

Be on the lookout for the 2016 Agri-Marketing Conference Keynote Brochure! It is coming soon to a mailbox near you. Can’t wait? Click here to download the digital version now.

Connection Point:

Looking for opportunities to place your company’s products and services before decision-makers in the ag marketplace? NAMA’s Connection Point is for you. Contact Lauren Chaney to book your booth today.

Sponsorship:

Looking for other ways to get noticed? Get in touch with Jenny Pickett for sponsorship opportunities.

Register today to save money and get a jump on your 2016 calendar! #NAMA16

Forget what you thought you knew about golf. ABEF is scrapping the traditional golf outing for something a little different this year. Join your peers at Topgolf for a competitive and fun time everyone can enjoy—no golf experience required. Take a swing at microchipped golf balls, aiming them at targets to rack up the points. Think darts with golf balls and you’ve got it! Plus great drinks and food in an upscale club atmosphere. Fore!

Take a look! — Topgolf Overland Park

When: Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Where: Topgolf Overland Park

Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $100/person

For more information, visit the ABEF Topgolf page on the AMC Website.

Congratulations to Caitlin Beedle, Helena Chemical Company, who was the winner of the iPad Mini drawing for early Agri-Marketing Conference registration. All individuals who registered for the 2016 Conference by December 31, 2015 were entered to win an iPad Mini from NAMA.

For more information on the conference, visit the AMC Website.

Register Now!

It is the time of year for Best of NAMA! Here is the complete list of all the Chapter and Regional Best of NAMA Events. Make sure to register now for the events you would like to attend!

Region I
(Western Pacific Chapter)
January 27, 2016
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
The Tides Restaurant, San Diego Convention Center
In conjunction with the NCBA Convention
San Diego, CA
RSVP to Katie Nieri by January 15.

Region II
(Cornhusker, Gateway, Great Plains, Missouri-Kansas, Rocky Mountain and Southwest Chapters)
January 14, 2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, MO
Click here to view the invitation and register.

Region III
(Cornbelt, Iowa, North Central and Northern Prairie Chapters)
January 28, 2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, MN
Click here to view the invitation and to register.

Region IV
(Badger, Chicago, Heartland and Mid-America Chapters)
January 21, 2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Austin’s Fuel Room, Libertyville, IL
Click here to view the invitation and to register.

Carolinas/Virginia Chapter
January 20, 2016
HQ Raleigh
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Raleigh, NC
Click here to view the invitation and register.

Florida & Southeastern Chapter
January 21, 2016
Cinco’s Mexican Cantina
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Suwanee, GA
RSVP to Michele Egan by January 15.

Midsouth Chapter
January 21, 2016
Jim’s Place Grille
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Collierville, TN
Click here to register.

Visit the NAMA calendar frequently for updated information and links.

If you have any questions, please call us at (913) 491-6500.

NAMA’s Sherry Pfaff, Manager of Accounting Services, has been named Chief Operating Officer. In her expanded role, she will work alongside Executive Vice President/CEO Jenny Pickett and help with the day to day operations of the National NAMA office. Sherry is very excited and appreciative for this new opportunity.

Congratulations Sherry!

Mark your calendars for these important dates to upcoming NAMA Partnership Events.  Watch the NAMA calendars for more events to come. National Events or Chapter/Regional Events.

January 27
NAMA Reception at NCBA
The Tides, San Diego Convention Center
12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Featuring Region I Best of NAMA Winners
San Diego, CA
RSVP to Katie Nieri by January 15.

March 4
NAMA & AAEA Reception at Commodity Classic
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
New Orleans, LA
No cost or registration necessary