Emily Kidd, Sr. Creative Strategist at Hunt, Wins Prestigious 2025 NAMA Next Gen Award

Hunt, a full-service marketing firm located in Oxford, Miss., is proud to announce that Emily Kidd, Senior Creative Strategist, has been named a recipient of the 2025 NAMA Next Gen Award. She is one of only three honorees in the nation to receive this prestigious recognition.

Created by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), the Next Gen Award honors exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in the agri-marketing industry.

“I’m both shocked and honored,” said Kidd. “I’m blessed to get to do what I love as part of a team of genuinely incredible people. Seeing them use their gifts and talents inspires me to bring the best of my own to the table each day.”

Emily’s work has played a pivotal role in Hunt’s success, blending strategic thinking with dynamic creative execution to produce compelling marketing campaigns for partners across various industries. This award acknowledges her efforts in the agriculture space specifically, where the firm partners with ag-centric businesses such as 5 John Deere dealer groups, a full-service grain elevator and a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer. 

"We are incredibly proud of Emily for receiving the 2025 NAMA Next Gen Award," said Will Hunt, CEO & President of Hunt. "This recognition highlights her immense talent, creativity and the impact she’s had on both our partners and the industry as a whole. We are excited to see all that she will continue to accomplish in the years ahead."

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