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OFBF takes communications honors

Published on 07/24/2006

Ohio Farm Bureau’s efforts to communicate with and about farmers have been recognized as among the best of all state Farm Bureaus. OFBF took home 12 awards in American Farm Bureau’s Public Relations awards contest: seven first place awards and five honorable mentions.

OFBF's work was judged along with Farm Bureaus from 39 other states and Puerto Rico. The organization competed with Farm Bureaus with more than 70,000 members; currently Ohio Farm Bureau membership stands at more than 227,000 members.

"It was rewarding to see OFBF recognized as having some of the best programs, products and materials in the country," said Kurt Ely, OFBF's vice president of information, education and community services. "Our staff takes great pride in delivering quality products and services on behalf of our members and is committed to building the best Farm Bureau organization in the nation. Receiving these awards and peer recognition confirms that our vision and direction is on track."

The following is a list of OFBF's awards:

Category winners:

  • Best Graphic Design – Karen Lotus and Galen Harris for the animated Our Ohio logo at annual meeting.
  • Best News Story – Seth Teter for the Buckeye Farm News story featuring Joe Barker on eminent domain.
  • Best Series of Editorials or Commentaries – Jack Fisher and Joe Cornely for the "Up Front" editorial column in Our Ohio magazine.
  • Best Video Feature Story – Our Ohio TV segment to raise awareness of farm safety featuring the Daugherty family and how their near tragedy moved an entire community.
  • Best Magazine – Our Ohio.
  • Best Advertising Campaign/Spot – For the Our Ohio branding effort.
  • Best Public Relations Campaign – Joe Cornely for his efforts in getting agriculture’s story told in the Columbus media market.

Honorable mention:

  • Best Training Tool – Agriculture Ecology’s "Ohio Livestock Public Involvement and Media Relations Program."
  • Best Use of Photos – Galen Harris for the photo essay on travelling along Route 33.
  • Best Newspaper or Tabloid – Buckeye Farm News.
  • Best Pamphlet or Brochure – Constance Jackson and Galen Harris for the Ohio Agricultural Roadmap.
  • Best News or Feature Series – Buckeye Farm News for the series on eminent domain abuse in Ohio.
 
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