Allen Johnson, CSFM
Green Bay Packers
Allen Johnson, CSFM
Green Bay Packers
Allen is described as one of the most competent sports field managers in the industry. He uses creative practices that don’t usually work in a tundra climate, and his work is often on display on national television. Noted as a consummate problem-solver, he is also humble in his interactions with everyone, a trait that was so evident in founder Dick Ericson. He emerged as a leader in STMA, serving on its national board of directors. He is highly regarded by his sports governing body — helping to design and implement procedures to reduce injuries. Because of his involvement, the NFL now recognizes the sports field manager as a professional.
| Year | Previous Award Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Nicole Sherry, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore (MD) |
| 2017 | Paul Burgess, Real Madrid and Estadio Santiago Bernabeu |
| 2016 | Tom Nielsen, Louisville Bats Baseball Club, Louisville (KY) |
| 2015 | Michael Buras, CSFM, Longwood Cricket Club, Chestnut Hill (MA) |
| 2014 | Tony Leonard, Philadelphia Eagles (PA) |
| 2013 | Rich Watson, Pine Hill Schools, Sewell (NJ) |
| 2012 | Amy Fouty, CSFM, Michigan State University Intercollegiate Athletics, East Lansing (MI) |
| 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 (MN) |
| 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 Directory for current listing
