AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award

Given to an individual who has contributed significantly to the development of the Nebraska Turfgrass Association and the ideals it represents. This award is based on merit and is not necessarily awarded on an annual basis. Nominees for the award come from the NTA Nominations Committee or they may be brought forth from the NTA membership.

Dan Bergstrom of the Houston Dynamo was awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the 2022 Nebraska Turf Conference. (Left to Right: Jared Hertzel, Dan Bergstrom)

Past President

Jared Hertzel was awarded the Past President Award at the 2022 Nebraska Turf Conference. (Left to Right: NTA President Kenny Tolliver-Humpal, NTA Past President Jared Hertzel)

Presidential Award

Given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the turfgrass industry in Nebraska, the nation, or both. The NTA recognizes that these individuals in their contributions, whether direct or indirect, have been beneficial to the workings of the NTA and professional turfgrass managers in Nebraska. This award is given annually and may be given to one or more individuals. Nominees are selected by the NTA Nominations Committee or may be brought forward from membership.

Dan Riner of Wellington Greens was awarded the Presidential Award at the 2022 Nebraska Turf Conference.

Extra Mile Award

Given to an individual or individuals in recognition of their extra dedication towards the betterment of the Nebraska Turfgrass Association through their service to and promotion of the NTA. This award is not necessarily awarded on an annual basis. Nominees are selected by the NTA Nominations Committee or may be brought forward from the membership.

Past AWARD recipients

Presidential Award

Distinguished Service Award

Clyde Wisecarver

Joe and Anne Hadwick

Dr. Leo Lucas

Don Alderman

Roy Rasmussen

Dr. James B. Beard

Dr. Jim Watson

Dr. Martin Massengale

John Hadwick

Dr. Fred Grau

Dr. William Daniel

Dr. Al Turgeon

Stan Fredericksen

Dr. Roger Uhlinger

Jim Holmes

Charles Wilson

Dr. Terry Riordan

Dr. Dave Wysong

Harold W. Glissmann

Dr. Eliot Roberts

Maury Spence

Dr. Roy Arnold

Dr. Nick Christians

Bob Staib

Emery W. Nelson

Reuben Schneider

Dr. John Watkins

Dr. Art Bruneau

Lannie Wit

Wayne Thorsen

Orville Belknap

Charles Warren

Dr. Irv Omtvedt

Ruth Hansen

Dr. Paul Reike

Dr. Roch Gaussoin

Dr. Don Steinegger

Bob Roselle

Doug Petersan

Brad Pearson

Dr. Fred Baxendale

Wayne Otto

Carlos Stimson (2007)

Anne Streich (2008)

David Stock (2009)

Kimberly Erusha (2010)

Kevin Minino (2011)

Jeff Witkowski (2012)

Scott Wilke (2013)

Charles Hadwick (2014)

Jerry Shorney (2015)

Mike Winje (2016)

Tony Koski (2017)

Dan Parr (2018)

Dr. Bruce Clarke (2019)

Dan Bergstrom (2021)

Distinguished Service Award

Harold Glissman

Paul Bergman

Jim Girardin, Sr.

Dr. John Weihling

Dr. Ed Kinbacher

Charles Hadwick

Joe Hadwick

Dr. Bob Shearman

Keith Weidler

Tom Athy

John Ausen

Lon Camp

Richard Crowl

Dale Amstutz

Clyde Wisecarver

Larry Hergott

Dave Wilson

Jeff Erickson

Richard Spangler, Jr.

Bill Japp

Dr. John Watkins

Larry Burkland (2006)

Steve Merkel

John Hadwick

Casey Crittenden (2008)

Bill Bieck (2009)

John Jones (2010)

Ross Vandergriend (2011)

Dr. Roch Gaussoin (2012)

Craig Ferguson (2016)

Jim Girardin Jr. (2017)

Dick Neuman (2018)

Jerry Deines (2019)

Ron Kothe (2019)

Dan Riner (2021)

Extra Mile Award

Distinguished Service Award

Extra Mile Award

Ruth Hansen

Richard McManaman

Bill Kubly

Lisa Jasa

Randy Nelson

Bob Bauerle

Shirley Potter

John Jones

Scott Wilke

Dan Riner

Tom Rood

Casey Crittenden (2006)

Brad Jakubowski (2007)

Dick Neumann (2007)

Rich Pollock (2008)

Dr. Roch Gaussoin (2009)

Terri James (2010)

Tim Corbett (2012)

Jeff Erickson (2013)

Craig Ferguson (2014)

Gregg Bostelman (2015)

Jim Nedrow (2016)

Matt Sousek (2017)

Bill Bieck (2018)

AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award

Past President

Presidential Award

Extra Mile Award

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