2025 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award

Ashley Cole, The Recreational Group

The STC Rookie of the Year Award recognizes an individual new to the STC who has actively participated on an STC committee or task force, hit the ground running, and made an immediate impact.

Ashley Cole is the Director of Marketing, Turf Division for The Recreational Group. Ashley is a proud STC member and plays an active role in the Marketing Committee.

Ashley hit the ground running by volunteering to develop a toolkit with information about the benefits of synthetic turf systems and the industry.

This rising star brought fresh ideas, unstoppable energy, and game-changing impact to the STC, its members and stakeholders.