Over 120 people attended the Region IV Best of NAMA ceremony in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The beautiful Abbey Resort was the location for the event that took place on January 19. Region IV awarded the best in communications creativity for the Mid-America, Badger, Chicago, Heartland and Michigan chapters. Awards were presented in 69 categories and 3 best of shows were awarded. The best of show winners are:

Best of Show Advertising
Indiana Soybean Board
The Jackson Group
Soy Biodiesel Chemistry Education Kit

Best of Show Public Relations
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Stephan & Brady
June Dairy Month Media Relations Campaign

Best of Show Specialty
Caterpillar
Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications
Caterpillar Chopper Premier and Tour

All first and merit winners are eligible to advance to the national competition. An e-mail with instructions will be sent out by February 1 with instructions for advancing entries.