SPOTLIGHTS ON YOU:
Showcase Your Work (Poster) + Share Your Voice (Rapid Podium) + Earn Recognition (Awards)

As of April 1, 2025, the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is accepting poster, rapid podium, and award submissions for the 2025 STC Annual Conference to be
held October 13-15, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at PGA National Resort.
Submissions related to synthetic turf systems are invited following the application requirements below.
Unlock Your Recognition
Showcase Your Work (poster): All submitters will
be considered for the poster sessions, showcasing your outstanding design, installation, product or initiative directly with conference attendees.
Share Your Voice (podium): Interested submitters
may be considered for a rapid podium slot, providing you a 10-minute speaking spotlight in front of all attendees during the general session.
Earn Recognition (awards): Elevate
your recognition by nominating your poster for an award and a chance to gain exclusive marketing and bragging rights all year long. IMPORTANT: Award nominations must be from projects and/or initiatives completed
in the previous calendar year.
HOW WE HONOR YOU

Get Started
- Create a poster (optional template provided: poster template PPT / podium template PPT).
- For details, refer to the poster guidelines, including printing instructions, specifications, and podium tips
- Create your poster, save as a PDF
- Proceed with the application below
Be Prepared to Answer:
Introduction:
- Briefly summarize the project and necessary background that led to this work.
- What community does this project serve? Include the number of participants and users reached.
- What makes this project unique/creative/innovative and deserving of recognition?
Impact and Outcomes:
- What challenges were the end-user(s) facing before the project?
- Describe the primary goals of the project and how they were achieved.
- What measurable outcomes or benefits did the project achieve?
- What challenges were faced during the implementation of the project, and how were they overcome?
Innovation and Sustainability:
- Describe any innovative approaches or strategies used in the project.
- How does this project positively impact the environment?
- How does this project ensure long-term sustainability and continued benefits for the community?
Supporting Materials:
- Provide supporting materials such as photos, plans or data points (no propriety information).
- Provide evidence showing the impact of the project on the customer, community, government etc. (customer testimonials, news articles, etc.)
- If testing completed on the project, please describe the required standards.
Additional Member Participants:
- Please list the name(s) of STC member companies who participated in the design, product or installation of this project, including: architects, builders, specialty contractors, suppliers, etc.
Key Dates
- April 1, 2025 – Call for Spotlights submissions open (poster is required)
- June 23, 2025 – Submission deadline
- August 1-18, 2025 – Judging window
- August 31, 2025 – Submission decisions to be communicated via email
- September 15, 2025 – Anticipated program released
- September 30, 2025 – Print your poster and prepare your elevator speech
- October 13-15, 2025 – Engage at the STC Annual Conference