2025 WCTA Conference Issue

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The Western Canada Turfgrass Association is offering MONETARY AWARDS to students enrolled in an accredited Turfgrass Management Program or equivalent. You could be awarded up to $2500 for an outstanding application!

Fine print: Award amounts will be based on number and quality of applications.

Complete applications must be submitted in electronic format to WCTA Executive Director by March 14, 2025 (hint #1 - include your last name on all filenames).

There’s plenty of time to put together and submit the following information, but don’t wait until the last minute (hint #2 - that doesn't look good):

• Name of school and accredited program currently attending

• Your grade point average in the program

• List of employers, work experience and start/finish dates worked in the Turfgrass Industry

• Reference letter from current or past employer

• List of other awards or scholarships received in the last two years

• Confirmation from faculty advisor of your enrolment in the program with the faculty advisors name and contact information

• A letter stating your professional and personal goals after graduation within the Turfgrass Industry and why we should present you with an Award to continue your studies

APPLICATION DETAILS:

• Preference will be given to members of the WCTA, their spouses or their children.

• Awards are provided at the discretion of the WCTA Board of Directors. Award decisions are final.

• Announcements will take place in April

Please submit to:

WCTA Awards Committee Chair, Peter Sorokovsky

c/o Western Canada Turfgrass Association

Email address: exec.director@wctaturf.com

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