Sponsored by:    Georgia Turfgrass Association (GTA)

Contact:    Dr. Clint Waltz

Entry Deadline:    September 12

Purpose:    To recognize County Agents who have developed and implemented educational and applied research programs to support the professionals in Georgia's Turfgrass Industry

Eligibility:    All County Agents are eligible for this award. All state staff are ineligible.

Entry and Judging Criteria:    Entries will be evaluated on the development of programmatic efforts for the advancement of information to Turfgrass Professionals. Applicants should:

• Submit a 500 word outline or summary of a developed program, project, or applied research that occurred in 2007 - 2008;
• Be sure to highlight one example that demonstrates problem solving, creativity, and impact.
• For an applied research project, the project must follow the scientific model with results having direct application to improving safety or profitability.
• Send any documentation that supports your application (no more than 3 pages please), which may include:
  • Printed program, book or bulletin, posters, video tape, CD, DVD, website, etc.

Examples of program areas include: training for landscapers, athletic field managers, golf course superintendents, nursery and sod producers, and institutional grounds personnel.

Cooperative efforts between county agents are strongly encouraged as are programs outside metro-Atlanta.

Entries will be initially evaluated by a committee of Extension Specialists and a former county agent with the final winner(s) being determined by the GTA Board of Directors.

Award:    GTA would like to recognize outstanding effort and achievement through the presentation of the Turfgrass Education Award. It is accompanied with a $500 and plaque presented at the GACAA Annual Meeting.

Recipients must attend GACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference to receive awards, unless exempted by GACAA President because of extenuating circumstances. (Established by GACAA Board action, November, 2008)

Cash Award:    $500.00

Entry Form:    You may select either the Word or PDF format: