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Sports Turf Manager of the Year Award

This award is to recognize and appreciate a sports turf manager for their professional ability and contribution to the industry. 


Nominations must be received by March 31 2025 for consideration.

Sports Turf Manager of the Year 2014 – current

Ray Stukas, City of Toronto (2014)
Robert Heggie, BMO Stadium & KIA Training Ground Academy (2015)
Greg Lampman, Town of Oakville (2016)
Hugh Norris, City of Surrey BC (2017)
Joe Breedon, City of Barrie ON (2018)

Dave Boehmer, City of Guelph ON (2019)

Gorden Horsman, City of Moncton, NB (2020)

Trevor Warner, City of Woodstock, ON (2021)

Chris Zerebeski, City of Saskatoon (2022)



Michael J. Bladon Scholarship

This professional development scholarship has received official approval from the STC Board of Directors and Executive Manager, Anne Baliva. The scholarship will be provided annually to a deserving member of STC by the Bladon Family Trust.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 12, 2025


Robert W. Sheard Scholarship

Established in 1993, Sports Turf Canada’s Robert W. Sheard Scholarship is named in recognition of Dr. Sheard’s immeasurable contribution and support provided to STC over two decades.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 12, 2025



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