The Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA) named recipients of its 2020 Founders’ Awards, recognizing those members who have made significant contributions to SFMA 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 SFMA 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 will be honored during the 2021 SFMA Conference and Exhibition, which is being held virtually on January 12 and 13.
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. See a list of current and previous winners.
William H. Daniel Award – recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the industry through research, teaching or extension outreach. See a list of current and previous winners.
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. See a list of current and previous winners.
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 SFMA. See a list of current and previous winners.
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