The Oklahoma Farm Bureau corporate communications and public relations team received eight national awards during the American Farm Bureau Public Relations Conference in Portland, Ore., June 24-27. The awards recognize excellence in communicating agriculture and Farm Bureau’s message.
OKFB competed against other state Farm Bureaus in the large-state (over 80,000 members) category.
“We’re very proud of our communications division,” said OKFB President Mike Spradling. “They work hard with the media to educate the general public about agriculture while keeping our members informed about important issues.”
Sam Knipp was the winner of the best audio news story and best audio feature story divisions. Knipp also earned honorable mention in the best audio program category.
OKFB’s Dustin Mielke was named the winner in two divisions including best single photo and best use of photos, as well as honorable mention in the best video feature story division.
Former OKFB staff member Gail Banzet Ellis received honorable mention in the best feature story division and the OKFB Communications Division earned honorable mention for best media relations event.
