| ACE 2024 offered BIG IDEAS and adventures that allowed attendees to take their communication to the next level. The 2024 conference theme, BIG IDEAS, captured the spirit of innovation and growth that defines agricultural and natural resources communication. The conference equipped attendees with the tools and strategies needed to thrive. Special guests included keynote speaker Emilie Hitch, Hermance speakers Kevin Kent and Tobin Redwine, and the Reuben Brigham Awardee Matthew Hargreaves. Many ACE members were recognized for their hard work and dedication to ACE, including this year’s ACE Fellow Jeff Miller; ACE Rising Stars Jens-Kristian Kiel, Ricardo Vela and Cassie Ann Kiggen; and ACE Learning Community Award of Excellence Winners Lori Greiner, Kara Bonsack, Garrett Steede, Faith Peppers, Linda Benedict and Becky Koch. Read more about each of them on our Honor Award Winner page. Critique and Award winners also were recognized. See C&A winners for the list and links to winning entries. Also at this conference, a group of ACE retirees led focus groups for an ACE Review to gather ideas for ACE’s future. This conference was more than just a platform for learning. It was a chance to connect with a vibrant community of passionate communicators |
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 Keynote Speaker - Emilie Hitch SVP | Strategy |
Hermance Speaker - Kevin Kent Creative Director, Vivayic |
Hermance Speakers - Toby Redwine |
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Chairs Lauri M. Baker University of Florida Ashley McLeod Morin - UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education | Committee Kelsey Armstrong Elon University Kelsey Hall Utah State University Audrey King Oklahoma State University Kevin Kent Vivayic Tunyalee A. Martin Statewide IPM Program, University of California John Martins National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Ex-officio & Liaisons LaRachelle Smith ACE President Tobie Blanchard ACE Vice President Ruth Borger ACE Development Director Jeff Miller ACE Treasurer Lori Gula ACE Professional Development Director |