NAFB News Service Awards

The NAFB News Service Awards are presented annually at the NAFB Convention each November.

John Deere has been the sponsor of the awards since their inclusion in the NAFB Awards Luncheon program.

 

2023 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Stephanie Hoff
Mid-West Farm Report Network

Editor's Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Bob Larson
Ag Information Network

Editor's Choice:
C.J. Miller
Hoosier Ag Today 

 

2022 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Brian Winnekins
WRDN Radio

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Glenn Vaagen
Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Editor’s Choice:
Brent Adams
Rural Strong Media

 

2021 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Ron Hays
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Brent Barnett
Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Editor’s Choice:
Brian Winnekins
WRDN Radio

 

2020 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Glenn Vaagen
Pacific Northwest Ag Network

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Todd Gleason
University of Illinois – WILLAG.org

Editor’s Choice:
Ron Hays
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network

 

2019 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Max Armstrong
Farm Progress/WGN Radio

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Brian Winnekins
WRDN Radio

Editor’s Choice:
Glenn Vaagen
Washington Ag Network

 

2018 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Don Molino
Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Radio Network

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Brian Winnekins
WRDN Radio

Editor’s Choice:
Ron Hays
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network

 

2017 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Jared White
WHOW Radio

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Joe Gill
KASM Radio

Editor’s Choice:
Andy Eubank
Hoosier Ag Today

 

2016 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Joe Gangwish
KRVN Rural Radio Network

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Brian Winnekins
WRDN Radio

Editor’s Choice:
Michelle Rook
WNAX Radio

 

2015 Honorees

Excellence in Ag Reporting:
Emery Kleven
Road Farming, LLC

Editor’s Choice for Exceptional Merit:
Don Molino
Louisiana Farm Bureau Agri-News Radio Network 

Editor’s Choice:
Todd Gleason
University of Illinois | WILLAG.org