Ericson Award

2011 Dick Ericson Award

Receiving the 2011 Dick Ericson Award for his contributions to the industry was Darian Daily, Head Grounds Keeper at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was cited for his willingness to share his knowledge, expertise in managing synthetic surfaces, leadership and impact on STMA through committee and Board service, and as a great friend to many sports turf managers. The Ericson award is issued to someone who plans and executes the sports turf management of their facility, team leadership, and has a positive influence on the industry.

Darian is pictured (right) receiving his award from 2010 winner Mike Trigg, CSFM.

Previous Dick Ericson Award Recipients 

2011 - Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

2010 - Mike Trigg, CSFM, Waukegan Park District, Waukegan, IL

2009 - David Rulli, Jeffco Stadium, Lakewood, CO

2008 - Mike Tarantino, Poway Unified School District, Poway, CA

2007 - Donald Fowler, PSU Extension (Retired) (PA)

2006 - Mike McDonald, CSFM, Turf Manager, University of Minnesota

2005 - Floyd Perry, Owner, Grounds Maintenance Services, Orlando (FL)

2004 - Steve LeGros, GCA Service at the University of New Hampshire (NH)

2003 - Pat White, City of Hollywood (FL)

2002 - Eric Adkins, CSFM, Michigan State University (MI)

2001 - Heather Nabozny, Detroit Tigers (MI)

2000 - By Hanson, Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)

1999 - G.C. (George) Trivett, Granite Falls Middle School (NC)

1998 - Ross Kurcab, Denver Broncos (CO)

1997 - Merton Johnson, Cal State/Fullerton (CA)

* Facility listed is where employed at time of award. Check Roster for current listing