The star-studded NAFB Night of Honors paid tribute Thursday night to several who represent excellence in farm broadcasting.

The Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award was presented to the recently retired John Vasicheck of Red River Farm Network, who has been a member of NAFB since 1994 and has had not one, not two – but THREE NAFB past presidents on staff at RRFN.

The New Holland Oscar in Agriculture was presented to Tony Purcell, Agri-Business Director for Texas State Networks. This is the 4th time Tony has won the Oscar in his 45 year career.

The Herb Plambeck Awards for Creative Excellence were presented to Bayer CropScience and agency BBDO for the Poncho/VOTiVO corn seed treatment spot, while the United Soybean Board and Osborn&Barr received the best series award for the “Beyond the Elevator” campaign.

2011 NAFB Convention Photo Album