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The deadline to submit your application for 2010 STMA Field of the Year is Fri., Oct. 15, 2010. Please see the Suggestions from the Awards Committee below for tips on getting your application started early.
Each Field of the Year Winner is provided with outstanding recognition. This recognition includes; an Award Plaque, STMA apparel, STMA Annual Conference registration, Conference Travel/Lodging assistance, and an Article in SportsTurf magazine.
STMA Field of the Year Awards may be presented in baseball, softball, football, soccer, or sporting grounds and all entry materials must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined for each award. All award recipients will be selected by the STMA Awards Committee made up of highly-regarded STMA professionals. Award winners will be notified in November via phone and email.
History:
In 1992, STMA established the Field of the Year Awards to recognize the outstanding fields and commitment to excellence of STMA members. Over the past 16 years, fields from every region of the country, and the Schools and Parks, College and University, and Professional levels have been honored. The STMA Field of the Year Award represents a facility's pinnacle of achievement in the sports turf industry. These fields garner the respect of peers and media attention for the sports turf manager, crew, facility, and even the city or town the field is located in.
Suggestions from the Awards Committee:
Start taking pictures and documenting your progress now! The STMA Awards Committee encourages sports turf managers to be creative in their applications and pictures, while still working within the framework of the program. The committee encourages creative photos, photos that show the versatility of the field, display unique characteristics of the field, and photos that show the unique talents of the crew. Focus on issues specific to your field which tell the story; issues such as drainage, traffic, weather, etc. Provide before and after shots. Do not simply provide ‘beauty shots’ of your field, as they do not reflect the true struggles and triumphs of you and your crew.