Sports and Commercial Turf Award

In 1987, Michigan State University and the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation recognized the importance of the lawn care industry in Michigan and the importance of having well educated lawn care managers in the field. The Two Year Ag. Tech Lawn Care Turfgrass Management Program was started with a grant from Mr. Walter Wilkie of Wilkie Turf in Pontiac Michigan . The program continues to grow in students and in recognition from the lawn care industry nationwide.

1. Number of Awards Annually: One
2. Amount of Award: $2,000.00
3. Basis for Award: Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher
4. Minimum 42 credits completed
5. In second year of Program
6. Scholarship, leadership, character and estimated potential for future
   accomplishments
7. Program Eligibility: Student in 2 Year Sports and Commercial Turf Program
8. When Awarded: At annual award ceremony

This award is administered by the Turfgrass Management Program and approved by the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and MTF Scholarship Committee.