The Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association recognized 10 companies with “Best of Category” honors during its sixth annual NOVA Awards ceremony on May 12. The first-place awards, which recognized agencies for their work with interactive media, public relations, special events and other marketing strategies, were received by Marsh U.S. Consumer, ARAG, Shazam, On Point Strategies, bHeroic Inc., Trilix, Hanser and Associates, Strategic America, the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino marketing department and The Members Group. The Members Group also won a Best of Show award.