The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is proud to announce the recipients of the Next Gen Awards, recognizing emerging leaders who are shaping the future of agricultural marketing.
The Next Gen NAMA Award was created to celebrate rising professionals who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within their organizations and across the industry. Honorees are nominated by their companies or through chapter and national leadership. The awards will be presented at the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 15-17 in St. Louis.
2026 Next Gen NAMA Award Winners:
Ann Horack
Marketing Communications Lead, Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health
Ann Horack has built a dynamic career spanning agency, cooperative, and corporate roles within agriculture. With deep roots in farming and expertise across both row crop and dairy sectors, she brings a strategic, insight-driven approach to marketing. She led the launch of Cargill’s dairy consulting brand campaign, “The Originals,” a research-based initiative that has already earned Regional Best of NAMA recognition. Known for her collaborative leadership, Ann aligns cross-functional teams across the U.S. and Canada while mentoring emerging professionals and contributing actively to NAMA initiatives.
Andrew Levenson
Vice President & Managing Director, Root+Beta
Andrew Levenson has played a pivotal role in Root+Beta’s growth, rising quickly to lead a team of nearly 40 employees. His entrepreneurial mindset and strategic leadership have driven a 100% client retention rate and expanded the agency’s capabilities through innovations such as CRM platforms, marketing automation, and advanced digital tools. A strong advocate for collaboration, Andrew fosters team development and industry engagement, serving on the MidSouth NAMA board and helping grow membership and participation.
Ryan Siegel
Marketing Communications Manager, Missouri Soybean
Ryan Siegel has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation during his tenure with Missouri Soybeans, earning two promotions in four years. He transformed the Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine into a leading communications platform and drove a 300% increase in social media engagement. Ryan has also modernized digital communications through CRM integration and data-driven strategies. A dependable leader, he mentors team members and actively contributes to NAMA as an awards judge and collegiate competition supporter.
