Farm Broadcaster of the Year and the Horizon Award sponsored by Syngenta are given based on professional excellence demonstrated in these specific areas:

• On-air broadcasting (including news, markets, weather and/or special reports)
• Leadership in broadcast programming, promotion and marketing at station/network
• Community involvement and leadership
• NAFB involvement

Broadcast Council members with five years or less experience are eligible for the Horizon Award. Nominate a deserving Broadcast Council member or yourself for either award by emailing Member Services & Event Coordinator Aaron Corbet (aaron@nafb.com) by August 23. Each individual nominated is reviewed for eligibility and then asked to provide more information about themselves in an application.

The NAFB Awards Committee will determine the winner of each category. Winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 15, during the NAFB Convention.