SHOW RECAP
2020 PRESIDENT ’ S AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP WINNERS Typically , the STMA President awards one President ’ s Award winner . For 2020 , President Simpson chose 10 people deserving of the President ’ s Award for their , “ Extra effort to bring relevant resources to our membership during this pandemic ,” said Simpson . “ The Technology Committee ’ s brainchild was the informative Town Hall meetings and the Recovery Task Group developed the Route to Recovery guides .” The awardees are as follows :
John Clintsman Trevor Odders , CSFM Wes Ganobcik Ryan DeMay , CSFM Ben Polimer Sun Roesslein , CSFM Doug Schattinger Kyle Slaton , CSFM Jim Stamps , CSFM Zach Willard
2020 FOUNDERS AWARD WINNERS The Sports Turf Managers Association ( STMA ) named recipients of its 2020 Founders Awards , recognizing those members who have made significant contributions to STMA and to the profession .
The association ’ s highest honor , the four Founders Awards are named after pioneers and innovators who had a major impact on the industry . The 2020 honorees are :
Marcus Dean , CSFM , Advanced Turf Solutions – Dick Ericson Award Bradley Jakubowski , Instructor of Plant Sciences , Penn State – William H . Daniel Award Tim VanLoo , CSFM , D & K Products – George Toma Golden Rake Award Abby McNeal , CSFM , CPRP , City and County of Denver Parks – Harry C . Gill Award
“ These talented individuals exemplify excellence in our field and display a commitment to the profession that is worthy of the four men the awards are named after ,” said STMA Immediate Past President Jimmy Simpson , CSFM . “ Our association and members are stronger for the examples they have set and the enthusiasm , professionalism and dedication they exude .”
Winners were honored during the 2021 STMA Conference and Exhibition . Videos of the winners being surprised with the announcement of being chosen as a Founders Award winner were shared with attendees during the Awards portion of the event .
About the awards : Dick Ericson Award – Recognizes a member who effectively manages sports fields and their facility and exhibits the qualities of a true team leader .
William H . Daniel Award – Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the industry through research , teaching or extension outreach .
George Toma Golden Rake Award – Validates the ‘ and then some ’ attitude of a sports field member in “ on the job ” activities and in community service .
Harry C . Gill Memorial Award – Established to honor an individual for their hard work in the sports field industry and to acknowledge their dedication to STMA .
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