[May 08, 2025]
We’re still buzzing from an incredible night at the 20th Annual Iowa AMA NOVA Awards, where the best of the best in Iowa marketing gathered to celebrate standout strategy, execution and creativity. This year, AKC Marketing didn’t just show up — we showed out.
This year’s awards were hosted at the Iowa Cubs Stadium in Des Moines, and you might say our team hit it out of the park.
We’re thrilled to announce that AKC Marketing was named Agency of the Year, a recognition that honors not only our work, but the passion, partnership and performance behind every campaign we deliver. It’s the third time in five years our agency has taken home this award, winning in 2021 and 2023.
"It is truly an honor to be recognized for our efforts, especially amongst our talented peers,” said AKC Content Director Kyle Webb (who won Marketer of the Year at the 2024 Iowa AMA NOVA Awards). “There is so much talent and creativity in Iowa and to be right there with the best of the best in our state says a lot about our agency and about our state. I look forward to the competition growing in years to come and for our team to continue to push the boundaries of marketing."
But that’s not all—we also brought home three individual category awards, highlighting the breadth of our team's talent and our clients’ trust:
1st Place – Direct Marketing
Direct Mail for Lely’s Certified Pre-Owned Program
Proof that print isn’t dead. A bold, tangible piece that made it to the top of the mail pile and delivered results with staying power.
2nd Place – Event Marketing
Lely T-Shirts at World Dairy Expo
A playful twist on booth engagement turned branded T-shirts into the most-wanted swag of the show — and a meaningful connection with our audience.
3rd Place – Digital Marketing
Harvest Campaign for Pivot Bio
A season-long effort with strong creative, data-backed targeting and messaging that cut through the noise when it mattered most.
Each of these wins represents more than a trophy — they’re a testament to the strategy, collaboration and craft our team brings to the table every single day. A huge thank-you to our clients for trusting us to help bring your stories to life.
Here’s to a night we won’t forget—and a future full of even bigger ideas.