Hoosiers: Submit photos for Bicentennial INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Gov. Mike Pence is inviting amateur and professional photographers across Indiana to submit their favorite images of the state for possible inclusion in a coffee table book commemorating Indiana’s 200 years of statehood. The deadline to submit photos is May 15, 2015. Photos must be taken in Indiana and should reflect one or more of these categories: natural environment and landscape; buildings and architecture; cities and towns; farms and fields; the Hoosier people; schools and libraries; transportation; business and commerce; medicine and health; religion and philanthropy; government; media and communication; arts, culture and entertainment; and sports. Images must be uploaded in .jpg/.jpeg format with quality resolution of 300 dpi or more. Use of photos will not be compensated, but photographers will receive a photo credit in the book. Photos will be reviewed and selected based on content, quality and space availability. For more guidelines and information – and to upload photos – go to http://mt publishing.com/index.php/default/indiana200photos The book is expected to be available for purchase around Statehood Day, Dec. 11, 2015, and may be pre-ordered at www.mtpublishing.com
NAEDA’s 2015 manufacturer awards
FENTON, Mo. — The North American Equipment Dealers Assoc. (NAEDA) has announced the recipients of its Dealer’s Choice Award and Gold Level service awards for 2015. The awards are presented annually to manufacturers who receive exemplary ratings in 12 operational categories addressed in NAEDA’s Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey. Recipients of the 2015 Dealer’s Choice Awards are: •John Deere – Full-Line Manufacturer •LS Tractor – Tractor Manufacturer •Vermeer – Shortline Manufacturer •Grasshopper – Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturer. “The Dealer’s Choice Award recognizes manufacturers that are doing an exceptional job of providing top-quality products, parts, service, and support to the industry,” says Blaine Bingham, NAEDA chairman. “These companies are to be complimented on their efforts to excel and assist dealers in key areas of our business operations.” Companies recognized for Gold Level service are: •ECHO, Exmark, Ferris, Scag, Shindawiwa, Stihl and Toro – Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturers •Branson Tractor, Kubota Tractor, and Kioti Tractor – Tractor Manufacturers •Great Plains, Kuhn, Landoll, Land Pride, MacDon, and Woods – Shortline Manufacturers. |
