F.O.Y. Field of the Year
Taylor Stadium/ Simmons Field, University of Missouri
Level of Submission: College Category of Submission: Baseball Head Sports Turf Manager: Josh McPherson, CSFM Title: Director of Sports Turf Management Education: Bachelors Degree Field of Study: Horticulture/Turfgrass Full Time Staff: Jerry Cummings, Brandon Coleman Students/Interns, Part-Time and Seasonal Staff: Craig Barry, Chad Cook, Ben Kraemer, and Evan Pratte (Director of Baseball Operations)
The STMA Field of the Year program The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) recog-
nizes that you make personal and professional contribu- tions to our industry and to the organization you serve. Therefore, the STMA distinguishes fields from around the country with the Field of the Year Program. Through our Field of the Year Program we are able to greatly further one main element of our mission: To gain acknowledgement for the professionalism of our members. The 2011 awards were presented this month at the STMA Annual Awards Banquet in Long Beach, CA. In addition to being featured in SportsTurf magazine winning fields will also receive a plaque recognizing the field and the sports turf manager, registration to the STMA Conference, up to $500 toward travel/lodging at the STMA Conference, and STMA signature apparel for the winning sports turf manager and crew.
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