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Purpose

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

Submission Deadline Extended to August 29, 2025

Nominations

Any member of the STC in good standing may nominate a person for the Rookie of the Year Award.  STC leadership are encouraged to nominating candidates. The nominating member is responsible for completing and submitting all required nomination materials. No self-nominations will be accepted.

• Self-Nomination: No
• Who Judges Award: STC Panel
• Fee to Apply: $95.00 USD

Eligibility Criteria

• Any individual member of the STC in good standing and in their first 18 months of STC involvement is eligible.
• Member can be shown to be having a positive impact on an STC committee or other volunteer position.
• Board Directors are prohibited from receiving an award while they are serving.

Judging Criteria

• Explanation of volunteer positions held at the STC
• Nominee’s tangible accomplishments 

Required Documents

• Online application
• Application fee: $95.00 USD

Past Winners

• 2025 Winner - Ashley Cole, The Recreational Group
• 2024 Winner - Rasmus Dahmus, Re-Match
• 2023 Winner - Megan Illsley, Firefly Sports Testing
• 2022 Winner - Peter Farinas, Syntech Turf & Sam Burris, Fairfax County Park Authority
• 2021 Winner - Davis McDougal, SYNLawn
• 2019 Winner - Matt Adkins, ForeverLawn West Texas
• 2018 Winner - Shaun Garrity, USGreentech

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