The nomination process for STMA’s most prestigious awards, the founders, is open. These awards are named in honor of STMA’s four early leaders: George Toma, Dick Ericson, William Daniel and Harry Gill. Each award has its own criteria based on the founder’s characteristics. STMA said those interested in nominating someone should view the criteria for each award and download the form online... read more
Project EverGreen, Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE) have joined forces for the 2020 “Our Winning Green Space” contest. This marks the fourth year of the partnership between these industry leaders. Municipal parks and recreation departments, public works departments and nonprofit agencies may enter the contest for a chance at winning... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) will transition to a virtual event, held Jan. 12-14, 2021. “After much deliberation and consultation with members, peer organizations and Palm Springs Convention Center executives, the STMA board of directors has determined that its annual conference and exhibition is unable to be held in person,” the association said in a statement. The virtual conference... read more
The keynote presenter for Sports Turf Manager Association‘s (STMA) 2021 Conference and Exhibition will be Pete Smith, a personal and professional development coach. He will be presenting “Dare to Matter: How Sports Field Professionals Rise to Significance.” 2020 has forced us, willingly or not, to become adaptable, stay hopeful, and remain diligent in fulfilling our commitments. This year has made... read more
Applications for the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) awards program, scholarship and grants programs will open later this month. The deadline to submit for all programs is Oct. 15. STMA said now is the time to begin assembling the information for an application. There are six specific programs: Field of the Year: This is awarded to natural grass fields that exhibit... read more
