By Jamie Martin
The Michigan Milk Producers Association has earned national recognition for excellence in communication. During the National Milk Producers Federation’s annual meeting in Arlington, Texas, MMPA was named the Cooperative Communicator of the Year. This award highlights outstanding communication efforts within dairy cooperatives across the country.
MMPA competed among 11 cooperatives and 102 total contest entries, earning fifteen awards overall. These included five first-place, five second-place, and five third-place honors. One of the cooperative’s top achievements came from its article titled “The Low Down on FMMOs,” published in the January/February 2025 issue of the Milk Messenger. The piece earned the Best of Show: Writing award, a distinction chosen from all first-place winners across four main categories—writing, publication, graphics, and special projects.
“These awards reaffirm our cooperative’s mission to inform, engage and advocate for our member-owners,” said Joe Diglio, MMPA President and CEO. “Our communications team plays a critical role in strengthening the connections that unite our membership and sharing the story of MMPA’s impact across the broader dairy industry.”
This year’s success follows the 2024 honor awarded to MMPA Board Chairman Doug Chapin, who was named NMPF’s Farmer Communicator of the Year. The consecutive national awards reflect MMPA’s continued leadership and commitment to clear, authentic communication.
“This recognition is a testament to the strength of MMPA’s communications,” said Doug Chapin, MMPA Board Chairman and 2024 NMPF Farmer Communicator of the Year. “Winning multiple awards, including Best of Show, reflects our commitment to keeping members informed and engaged.”
Members and readers can explore the award-winning stories on MMPA’s official website. Additional details about contest results are available through the NMPF announcement.
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