The STMA 13th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas was a great success. From the classes and seminars to the workshops and the trade show, there were learning opportunities for everyone.

Toro displayed sports turf maintenance equipment and TOROsports.com - a website created for sports turf managers. A community to bring the sports focused turf professionals together where they can share ideas concerning their daily challenges. Thank you for your support!

2001 STMA Award Winners:

• Harry Gill Award - Dan Douglas, Reading Phillies
• Dick Ericson Award - Heather Nabozny, Detroit Tigers
• George Toma Golden Rake Award - Terry Nance, Cape Fear High School
• Dr. William H. Daniel Award - Dr. Coleman Ward, Auburn University

Soccer Fields of the Year

• College/University - Kevin Yeiser, Lebanon Valley College, PA
• High School/Parks and Rec - Kevin Vos, CSFM, Muscatine Soccer Complex, IA

Football Fields of the Year

• College/University - Jimmy Rodgers, David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium, University of Virginia, VA
• High School/Parks and Rec - John Gaffney, Elmer Gordon Stadium, Rush/Henrietta Central Schools, NY

Baseball Fields of the Year

• Professional - Dennis Klein, The Dell Diamond, Round Rock Express, TX
• High School/Parks and Rec - Rick Newville, Patriot Field, Putnam City Schools, OK

Softball Fields of the Year

• College/University - Joe Collins, TruGreenLandCare/Samford University, Samford Field, AL
• High School/Parks and Rec - Andy Babbit, McInnish Softball Complex, City of Carrolton, TX

SportsTurf Manager of the Year Award: Dr. Tony Koski, Extension Turfgrass Specialist/Assoc. Professor, Colorado State University