Paul Burgess
Real Madrid and Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Paul Burgess
Real Madrid and Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Paul is known for a strong work ethic and commitment to the sports turf industry, and the results are what his peers call, “world class” playing surfaces.
As head groundskeeper for one of the largest sports clubs in the world, Paul has taken his position and used it to promote our industry. He achieved three certifications in 2017. He became a Certified Sports Field Manager and had two sports facilities achieve Environmental Facility Certification. All three are a first for STMA — the first time that certifications have been achieved by a European Sports Field Manager.
| Year | Previous Award Recipients |
|---|---|
| 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
