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wcta12jj--rev 6/18/13 11:53 AM Page 1 WCTA NEWS BY WCTA STAFF STUDENTS SAY THANKS TOMK Up to five awards are presented annually by the WCTA to deserving students enrolled in a full time Turfgrass Management Program, as chosen by a selection committee made up of WCTA Board members. Award value is typically $500 and winners also receive a free one-year WCTA membership. The 2013 Award winners are Glen Atamanik from Kwantlen University, and Franz Unterberger and Cody Inkster - both from Olds College. I would like to thank the WCTA and all of its members for allowing me the honor of being able to receive this award. I would also like to thank Stan Kazymerchyk for being such a great teacher and mentor throughout my studies at Kwantlen and look forward to another great year under his leadership. Last but not least I would like to thank my fellow turf club members and Kwantlen turf students for inspiring me to challenge myself in and outside of the class room. This award from the WCTA shows me that hard work does go a long way. This award not only will help take the ease away from the finances of being a full time student but will also help in taking my career to the next step. This award and the dedication that WCTA members show for their craft will not be forgotten and I look forward to meeting you all and making friends and connections along my turf management journey. Once again I would like to thank everyone who has been instrumental in helping me get this award and I will use this award to help fuel my future in turf management. Sincererly, Glen Atamanik, Kwantlen University. I would like to start off by thanking the WCTA scholarship committee for their exceptional commitment to Continued On Page 44 42 WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION XXXX IMAGE CREDIT JERRY ROUSSEAU Franz Unterberger Olds College IMAGE COURTESY GLEN ATAMANIK Glen Atamanik - Kwantlen University