EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION PRESENTS MEDIA AWARDS AT THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL FAIRS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
On Saturday, November 15, members of the Eastern States Exposition (ESE) staff, led by ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy, traveled to Devens, Mass., to present media awards at the Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Association (MAFA) Conference.
MAFA exists to encourage, promote and preserve agricultural activities in the commonwealth through its members and programs. They seek to further these interests by educating the public regarding the importance of agricultural history and knowledge within individual communities and across the state.
Each year at their convention, MAFA’s members gather for a weekend of celebrating the hard work of Massachusetts fairs. This year, MAFA President Bruce Cooley, State Representative Natalie Blais, State Fire Marshal Matt Murray and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle were guest speakers. The itinerary included a trade show, networking opportunities, board meetings and the presentation of the media awards. Recipients for the awards are handpicked by members of the ESE staff.
Recipients:
- Newspaper Advertising, Group A
- 1st: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Sterling Fair of Sterling, Mass.
- Newspaper Advertising, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Posters, Group A
- 1st: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- 3rd: Topsfield Fair of Topsfield, Mass.
- Posters, Group B
- 1st: Belchertown Fair of Belchertown, Mass.
- 2nd: Martha’s Vineyard Fair of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
- Posters, Youth & Grange Fairs
- Radio Advertising, Group A
- 1st: Marshfield Fair of Marshfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- Radio Advertising, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Television Advertising, Group A
- 1st: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Topsfield Fair of Topsfield, Mass.
- Television Advertising, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Brochures, Group A
- 1st: Topsfield Fair of Topsfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- Brochures, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Premium Books, Group A
- 1st: Marshfield Fair of Marshfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Spencer Fair of Spencer, Mass.
- Premium Books, Group B
- 1st: Martha’s Vineyard Fair of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
- 2nd: Belchertown Fair of Belchertown, Mass.
- 3rd: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Premium Books, Youth & Grange Fairs
- 1st: Middlesex County 4-H Fair of Westford, Mass.
- 2nd: Hampshire County 4-H Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Advertising Specialties, Group A
- 1st: Sterling Fair of Sterling, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Topsfield Fair of Topsfield, Mass.
- Advertising Specialties, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- 2nd: Martha’s Vineyard of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
- Potpourri, Group A
- 1st: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Spencer Fair of Spencer, Mass.
- Potpourri, Group B
- 1st: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- 2nd: Belchertown Fair of Belchertown, Mass.
- Potpourri, Youth & Grange Fairs
- 1st: Middlesex County 4-H Fair of Westford, Mass.
- 2nd: Hampshire County 4-H Fair of Cummington, Mass.
- Website, Group A
- 1st: Topsfield Fair of Topsfield, Mass.
- 2nd: Franklin County Fair of Greenfield, Mass.
- 3rd: Three County Fair of Northampton, Mass.
- Website, Group B
- 1st: Belchertown Fair of Belchertown, Mass.
- 2nd: Cummington Fair of Cummington, Mass.
As operator of the fourth largest fair in North America and industry leaders, it is critical that ESE supports the efforts of other fairs. The fair industry relies on collaboration and mutual support. ESE is grateful for its connections, both across Massachusetts and beyond, and extends congratulations to all the recipients listed above!