Turface Athletics honors 2025 Distributor Award winners for field excellence

Turface Athletics (a division of Profile Products) unveiled the recipients of its 2025 Distributor Awards. The honor celebrates top-performing distributors and representatives for their exceptional dedication, sales growth and expertise in supporting sports field professionals nationwide.  

“Success is built through strong partnerships, and it’s important to recognize the people and organizations who help make that success possible,” said Jason Lovell, vice president of Clay Technologies. “This year’s award recipients have distinguished themselves through hard work, dedication and a commitment to serving their customers. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and thankful for the partnership they bring to the Turface Athletics brand every day.” 
     
The 2025 Distributor Awards recognize top-performing distributors in five categories: 

Grand Slam Growth Award: Recognizing the distributors with the highest volume growth in tons over the prior year. Winners: Helena Chemical, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Advanced Turf Solutions /Atlantic Golf and Turf, Simplot Partners, Kelly Seed Co. 

“Those numbers are truly incredible, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team and the effort everyone has put in over the past year,” said Scott Mackintosh of Advanced Turf Solutions/Atlantic Golf and Turf. “We sincerely appreciate your partnership, support and the time you spend with us in the field. Success like this is only possible because of strong relationships and collaboration, and we value everything you and your team do for us. We’re excited to continue building on this momentum together and look forward to another great year ahead.” 
 
Ace Award: Celebrating individual representatives who achieved the highest growth based on their sales performance. Winners: Jim Derr, Simplot Turf and Horticulture; Chris Zurcher, American Sports Fields; Trae Brown, Genesis Distribution; Tank Marrow, Heritage Landscape Supply; Matt Levinson, Levinson Athletics.   
 
Grit Award: Honoring second or third-tier distributors who have demonstrated consistent endurance and steady business growth. Winners: Alaska Garden and Pet Supply, AgraTurf, Northern Nurseries, Eckroat Seed, Burnett Athletics. 

“The Grit Award signals Northern Nurseries’ perseverance, hard work and commitment to quality. We are honored to receive the Grit Award and look forward to strengthening our relationship with Turface Athletics as we continue educating schools, parks and Little Leagues,” said Tony Hildreath of Northern Nurseries.

Legacy Award: Recognizing a distributor leader who has exemplified loyalty, commitment and exceptional service to the industry. Winner: Greg Carroll. 

Elite Team Award: Awarded to the distributor with the highest dollar growth over the prior year. Winner: Heritage Landscape Supply. 

 “Our distributor partners continue to be an invaluable member of our Profile Products Team,” said Josh Marden, director of sports fields, Profile Products. “Their loyalty, dedication and efforts are the reason why the Turface brand remains the industry leader in providing safe and playable athletic fields at all levels, for all sports. These awards represent an opportunity to recognize these distributors and the value that they bring to their customers, as well as the entire sports fields industry.”