The Tennessee Turfgrass Association Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding individuals in the turf industry. Please try to keep in mind any operations or individuals that make a statement to you or the industry and nominate them for a Stars Award.

You do not have to be a Tennessee Turfgrass Association member to nominate someone for an award.

Nomination Categories

Tom Samples Professional of the Year Award

One of the most prestigious and highest recognitions bestowed on a Tennessee turfgrass professional by the Association is the Tom Samples Professional of the Year Award. TTA members are given the opportunity to nominate those who they feel have made contributions to the turfgrass industry.

Environmental Stewardship Award

This award recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and agencies for successful projects or activities designed to improve the environment through wildlife habitat preservation, water and resource conservation and reduction, and educational outreach.

Sports Field of the Year Award – High School, Municipal, Collegiate & Professional

The TTA recognizes that our members make personal and professional contribution to our industry and to the organization you serve. This award is presented to a sports field which has demonstrated those qualities.

Golf Course of the Year Award – Public and Private

The TTA recognizes that our members make personal and professional contribution to our industry and to the organization you serve. This award is presented to a golf course which has demonstrated those qualities.

For application details, visit https://ttaonline.org/ScholarshipsAwards

View the 2024 winners in the February / March 2025 issue of Tennessee Turfgrass magazine – https://theturfzone.com/tta/?ascat=7&sub=issue&issue_id=9415&rti=true&rel=1