The MRTF Award of Achievement
The MRTF Award of Achievement, established in 2005, was created to honor those who unselfishly have given to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, the turf industry, or the Purdue University Turf Program. The award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to improving the turfgrass industry in Indiana while also demonstrating high standards of professional and personal conduct.
MRTF Award of Achievement Recipients
Joe Becovitz (left) and Cliff Sadof (right), this year’s winners of the MRTF Award of Achievement
2024
- Joe Becovitz
- Cliff Sadof
- David Riedman, posthumous
2023
- Paul Golliff
- Jim Loupee
- Nikki Hendrickson
2022
- Pierre Bridger
- Reggie Cornett
2021
- Ryan Cummings
- Jim Hess
- Delynn McWilliams
2020
- Brian Baker
- Brett Boone
- Jason Stewart
2019
- Greg Lovell
- Rick Haggard
- Eric Hungate
2018
- Gary Crum
- Troy Rippy
- Chad Will
2017
- Grant Smith
- Stuart Cagle
- Jamie Mehringer
2016
- Greg Shaffer
- Alex Cannon
- Tony Staley
2015
- Tom List
- Dan Dunham
2014
- Bret Rush
- Scott Lippens
2013
- Ryan Baldwin
- Purdue University Imprelis Response Team
2012
- Jim Held
- Rick Latin
- Steve Mueller
- Purdue University Athletics Crew – Al Capitos, Brian Bornino, et. al.
2011
- Tom Bolton
- Terry and Ginny Smith
- Mark Toennies
2010
- Bob Andrews
- Chip Cravens
- Dan Weisenberger
2009
- Bob Brame
- Bev Bratton
- Paul Grogan
2008
- Mike Brady
- Steve Christie
- Fred Whitford
2007
- Bob Avenius
- Pete Dye
- Bill McFee
2006
- Stan Frederiksen
- Vic Lechtenberg
- Wayne Otto
2005
- Ray Freeborg
- Bill Lyons
- Gene Johanningsmeier