Honorees Recognized at Ag Media Summit

Livestock Publications Council
Livestock Publications Council
(AMS)

Livestock Publications Council recognized Diane Johnson, Fort Worth, Texas, and Dr. Robert “Bob” Hough, Lone Tree, Colorado, during the closing banquet of the Ag Media Summit in Palm Springs, California, Aug. 1.

Johnson was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Hough was honored as Headliner. The two awards, the most prestigious given by the organization, were voted on by the Livestock Publications Council board of directors this spring.

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Molly Schoen and Diane Johnson

The Livestock Publications Council Hall of Fame award was established in 1990 to honor distinguished livestock publishing leaders, whereas the Headliner award salutes an individual for meritorious service to the livestock industry.

Johnson is no stranger the organization, having served more than 20 years as its executive director. During that time, she was a part of the development of the Ag Publications Summit which later became the Ag Media Summit. Diane was an integral part of 21 Ag Media Summit events including two Congresses held in the United States for the International Federation of Agriculture Journalists.

 

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Dr. Bob Hough and Katrina Huffstutler

Hough has served the livestock industry in numerous capacities for almost 50 years but may be best known for his roles as chief executive officer of the Red Angus Association of America and executive vice president of the North American Limousin Foundation.

 

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