Apply now for Arkansas Turfgrass Association Awards

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Annual Arkansas Turf Awards:

• Field of the Year (Football / Soccer OR Baseball / Softball

• Golf Course of the Year (Private / Resort OR Public / Municipal)

• Turf Site of the Year (Commercial OR Residential)

These awards will be presented at the 2023 ATA Conference & Trade Show January 26th & 27th in Hot Springs.

SELF NOMINATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED. This is one of the best parts of the conference every year – getting to showcase & celebrate the amazing work being done by ATA members. PLEASE consider nominating yourself or someone you know.

After two years of reduced or limited gathering, it is so important to continue to celebrate our achievements during periods of uncertainty that includes changing health / safety protocols; supply chain issues; labor shortage; high fuel / supply costs.

ATA professionals work hard to uphold high standards in all industry segments, despite these hurdles.

As an association, we are proud to honor and highlight those turfgrass managers who go the extra mile as recognition by our peers imparts extra significance to these awards.

Working to earn this honor demonstrates a commitment to excellence, best practices, innovation, collaboration and dedication. The ATA Board hopes to see many businesses and individuals across the state represented in applications this year. Please apply or encourage another deserving turf professional to do so!

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

2022

• High School Field of the Year – Beebe High School, Ryan Smith

• Field of the Year – Lester White Field, Mountain Home Parks and Rec, Cody McKee

2020

• Golf Course of the Year – Magellan Golf Course, Hot Springs Village, Superintendent Donald Jones

• Field of the Year – Rambler Baseball Field at Rose Bud, Taylor Cooper

2019

• Municipal Course of the Year – Burns Park Golf Course, Superintendent Dustin McNaughton

• Semi-Private Golf Course of the Year – Cypress Creek Golf Club, Ricky Self

• Field of the Year – Benton Parks and Recreation, Daniel Baxley

2018

• Field of the Year – Springdale Parks and Recreation / Cal Ripken Fields at Randall Tyson Park, Chad Wolf, Chris Gibson, Zach Walls

• ATA Turf Site of the Year – Ace of Blades for Cross church Pinnacle Hills, Josh Landreth

• ATA High School Field of the Year – Harding Academy High Baseball, Shane Fullerton

Congratulations to all ATA members who have been honored in the past for their work. Professionals like you help to advance our industry and each individual it represents!

Application can be found at https://arkansasturf.net/awards/ This short, one page form provides all the details for what to include along with your application. Along with the completed form, send your best photos to ataturfgrass@gmail.com.