Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association

2011 TOCA Communications Contest

Winners & List of Contest Judges

2011 PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS - PUBLISHING

(PPVM01) Portrait/Personality: Photo of Individual or Group of Individuals
First Place
"Rock Solid"
Larry Aylward and Carrie Parkhill, Golfdom Magazine

(PPVM04) Picture Story (two or more photos to illustrate an article in a printed magazine)
Merit
"The Big Give"
Ron Hall, Nicole Wisniewski & Dan Jacobs, Landscape Management

First Place
"A little bit of tunnel light"
Roger Billings, Golf Course Management magazine

(PPVM07) Best CD/Audiovisual Presentation
Merit
"TurfNet On Location: 2010 GIS San Diego"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

First Place
"Turf Net Goes to Ireland 2010 Video Series"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet Media Network

(PPVM08) Best Short Video/DVD

Merit
"Equipping a service vehicle"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

First Place
"TurfNet's Superintendents Best Friend Calendar 10th Anniversary Promotional video"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

(PPVM09) Best Long Video/DVD
Merit
"Syngenta TurfNet 2011 Request for Proposal Video"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

First Place
"TurfNet TV 2010 Outtakes Video"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet Media Network

(PPVM10) Best Instructional Video/DVD
Merit
"How to Make Your Own Golf Course Signs"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

(PPVM10) Best Instructional Video/DVD (continued)
First Place
"Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar Photo Instructions Video"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

(PPVM11) Best Use of Editorial or Opinion in Video/DVD
First Place
"Randy Wilson: Superintendent Longevity"
Randy Wilson, TurfNet

2011 PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND MULTIMEDIA - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

(MCPVM03) Best CD/Audiovisual Presentation
First Place
"Set Your Course Online Training Program"
Dow AgroSciences / Bader Rutter

(MCPVM04) Best Short Video/DVD
Merit
"Renown Short Video"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

First Place
"2Five TV Commercial"
Swanson Russell

(MCPVM05) Best Long Video/DVD
Merit
"More than a Magazine DVD"
Irene Sweeney and Heather Tunstall, GIE Media

First Place
"Heritage Biokinetics Video"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

(MCPVM07) Best Use of Editorial or Opinion in Video/DVD
First Place
"Van Prix Video with Editor Comments"
Swanson Russell

2011 DESIGN AWARDS - PUBLISHING

(PD01) Printed Magazines: Cover Page Design
Merit
"In Munis We Trust"
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

"The Innovation Lab"
Carrie Parkhill & Staff, Landscape Management

First Place
"The Social Networker"
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

"Ultimate Survival Guide"
Karen Angus, GIE Media

(PD02) Printed Magazines: Single Page Design/Editorial
Merit
"Super shots"
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

First Place
"Consumers cutting back "
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Lawn and Landscape

(PD03) Printed Magazines: Single Page Design/Advertising
Merit
"Ewing "Arrested" Ad Series"
Shawn Reed, Ewing Irrigation

First Place
"Palladium Fungicide Launch Ad"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

(PD04) Printed Magazines: Two-Plus Page Design/Editorial
Merit
"Storied Golf Course Trees"
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

First Place
"The Tao of Merchandising"
Karen Angus, GIE Media

"The Innovation Lab"
Carrie Parkhill & Staff, Landscape Management

(PD05) Printed Magazines: Two-Plus Page Design/Advertising
Merit
"E-Cut Quality"
John Deere

Renown Fungicide Launch Ad"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

First Place
"Heritage Biokinetics Spread Ad"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

(PD06) Printed Magazines: Overall Magazine Design
Merit
"May overall design"
Roger Billings and Kelly Neis, Golf Course Management magazine

First Place
Golf Course Industry magazine
Andrea Vagas, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

(PD07) Electronic Publishing: Overall Company Web Design
First Place
"Golf Course Industry Website"
Pat Jones, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

2011 DESIGN AWARDS - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

(MCD01) Printed Newsletters - Overall Newsletter Design
First Place
"Panorama"
Dow AgroSciences/Bader Rutter

(MCD02) Digital Design: Web Site Design
Merit
"More Than a Magazine - 2011 Media Kits"
GIE Staff, GIE Media, Inc.

First Place
"Waste Management Phoenix Open Micro-Site E-vite"
Tyler Kavanaugh, Shawn Reed, Ewing Irrigation

"2Five Website"
Swanson Russell

(MCD03) Digital Design: Digital Media (Non-Web Site)
Merit
Solitare "1 ROUND, 1 CHAMP" Online Ad
FMC Professional Solutions

First Place
"2Five Digital Ads"
Swanson Russell

(MCD05) Electronic Publishing: Overall Company Web Design
First Place
"2Five Site"
Swanson Russell

(MCD06) Printed Collateral: Overall Collateral Design
Merit
"Toro Walk Power Mower Brochure"
Performance Marketing

"2Five Brochure"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Rain Bird Contractor Business Conference Materials"
Swanson Russell

(MCD07) Printed Direct Response: Overall Direct Response Design
Merit
"Talstar XTRA "TOAST" Direct Mail"
FMC Professional Solutions

"2Five Direct Mail Piece Design"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Next Generation Rotor Round Tin Mailer"
Swanson Russell

(MCD08) Printed Special Projects
Merit
"2011 TurfNet Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar"
John Reitman, TurfNet

First Place
"Toro Micro-Irrigation Owner's Manual"
Performance Marketing

(MCD09) Overall Media Kits Design
Merit
"Toro GIE+EXPO Media Kit"
Performance Marketing

First Place
"More Than a Magazine - 2011 Media Kits"
GIE Staff, GIE Media, Inc.

(MCD10) Point of Purchase Materials
Merit
"TurfNet 2011 Members Trip to Ireland POP Brochure"
Peter McCormick, TurfNet

(MCD10) Point of Purchase Materials (continued)
First Place
"2Five POP"
Swanson Russell

2011 NEW MEDIA AWARDS - PUBLISHING

(PNM01) Podcasts
First Place
"c-Systems President Discusses Soft Power Acquisition"
Gregg Wartgow, Yard & Garden Magazine

(PNM02) Blogs
Merit
"From the Desk of GCM (http://gcm.typepad.com)
Scott Hollister, Golf Course Management magazine

First Place
"Landscape Management Blog"
Ron Hall, Landscape Management

(PNM03) Websites
First Place
"Golf Course Industry Website"
Pat Jones, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

(PNM04) Innovative Use of Social Media
Merit
"LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Social Media"
Nicole Wisniewski, Landscape Management

"Where's TurfNet?"
Peter McCormick, TurfNet

First Place
"TurfNet's Water Week"
John Reitman, TurfNet

2011 NEW MEDIA AWARDS - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

(MCNM02) Blogs
First Place
"2010 Golf Industry Show Blog"
Peter McCormick, TurfNet

(MCNM03) Websites
Merit
"www.TotalDiseaseControl.com (DISARM line of fungicides) Website"
Linda Frerichs & Woodruff Sweitzer, Arysta LifeScience

First Place
"2Five Website"
Swanson Russell

(MCNM04) Innovative Use of Social Media
First Place
"Ewing Social Media 2010"
Ewing Irrigation

2011 SPECIAL PROJECTS AWARDS

(MCSP01) Special Event
Merit
"2010 Golf Industry Show"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

First
"Syngenta Business Institute"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

(MCSP02) Integrated Marketing Campaign
Merit
"Solitare "Boxing" Campaign"
FMC Professional Solutions

First Place
"2010 Smart Irrigation Month Campaign"
Tyler Kavanaugh, Shawn Reed, Ewing Irrigation

(MCSP03) Miscellaneous Special Project
Merit
"2011 Dog Days of Golf calendar"
Roger Billings, Golf Course Management magazine

"Rain Bird 1800 Reasons Why Icon"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Pest of the Month"
John Deere

2011 WRITING AWARDS - PUBLISHING

(PW01) Writing for Commercial Publications: Editorial/Opinion Piece/Column
Merit
"Victims of our own promises?"
Ron Hall, Landscape Management

(PW01) Writing for Commercial Publications: Editorial/Opinion Piece/Column (continued)
First Place
"Question of Commitment"
Billy R. Sims, Total Landscape Care

(PW02) Writing for Commercial Publications: Ornamental Feature Article
Merit
"Make More Money Installing Water Features"
Jenny Agee-Aldridge, Total Landscape Care

First Place
"Tree Tales"
Paul Hughes, Golf Course Industry

(PW03) Writing for Commercial Publications: Turf Feature Article
Merit
"Extreme Greens Makeover"
David McPherson, Golf Course Industry

"Renovation Risk"
Trent Bouts, Golf Course Management magazine

First Place
"Tough on Turf"
Glenn R. DiNella, Total Landscape Care

(PW04) Writing for Commercial Publications: Product Information Article
Merit
"The Innovation Lab"
Nicole Wisniewski, Landscape Management

First Place
"Underground Revolution"
Kurt Lawton, Golf Course Management magazine

(PW05) Writing for Commercial Publications: Operations Profile
Merit
"Perfection by the LAKE"
Seth Jones, Golf Course Management magazine

First Place
"Bankruptcy: The Mother of Invention"
Marisa Palmieri, Golf Course Industry

(PW06) Writing for Commercial Publications: Business Management
Merit
"Landscape Licensing Pros & Cons"
Jeff Book, Total Landscape Care

(PW06) Writing for Commercial Publications: Business Management (continued)
First Place
"Oil & Water"
Nicole Wisniewski, Landscape Management

(PW07) Writing for Commercial Publications: General Feature Article
Merit
"The Price of Success"
Seth Jones, Golf Course Management magazine

"In Munis We Trust"
Charlie Birney, Mark Leslie, Dennis Lyon, Golf Course Industry

First Place
"Giving Thanks"
Larry Aylward, Golfdom Magazine

(PW08) Writing for Commercial Publications: Environmental Stewardship Article
Merit
"The Big Give"
Nicole Wisniewski, Ron Hall & Dan Jacobs, Landscape Management

"The Best of Both Worlds"
Christopher S. Gray, Sr., Golfdom Magazine

"The Green Industry Lives Up to Its Name
Todd Davis, GIE Media, Inc./Nursery Management & Production

First Place
"A Tale of Two Courses"
David McPherson, John Torsiello, Mike Zawacki, Golf Course Industry

"Little Big Man"
Terry Ostmeyer, Golf Course Management magazine

(PW09) Writing for Commercial Publications: Headline Writing
Merit
"Looking on the Bright Side"
John Reitman, TurfNet

"You Can't Always Get What You Want"
Pat Jones, GIE Media, Inc./Golf Course Industry

First Place
"I'll take aMulligan"
John Walsh, Golfdom

(PW10) Writing for Web Site: Original Content
Merit
"Good Neighbor Policy"
John Reitman, TurfNet

"Biologicals take center stage at LebanonTurf event"
Scott Hollister, Golf Course Management magazine

First Place
"Triumph and Tragedy"
John Reitman, TurfNet

(PW11) Writing for Electronic Newsletter: Original Content
First Place
"Mike Vogt's 10 Rules of Golf Business Preparation"
Mike Vogt, Golf Course Industry

"A Golf Course Uplifts a Community"
Larry Aylward, Golfdom Magazine

(PW12) Writing for Video/CD/Audiovisual Presentation
First Place
"2010 Outtakes Video Script"
Jon Kiger, TurfNet

"More than a Magazine Script"
Irene Sweeney, GIE Media

(PW13) Writing for Magazine Media Kit
First Place
"Horticultural Group Media Kits"
Irene Sweeney, GIE Media

"2011 TurfNet Media Kit"
Peter McCormick, TurfNet

(PW14) Writing for Special Projects
Merit
"Annual Putting Surface Guide"
John Walsh/Anthony Pioppi/Chris Gray, Golfdom

"How to Grow NOW!"
Landscape Management Staff, Landscape Management

First Place
"The Industry Pulse Report"
Nicole Wisniewski, Landscape Management

(PW15) Writing for Commercial Publications, Series
Merit
"Water Wise"
Ron Hall, Landscape Management

"A Cut Above"
Dan Jacobs, Landscape Management Magazine

First Place
"Plant Health Report"
John Walsh and Larry Aylward, Golfdom Magazine

"Water Wise"
Christopher S. Gray, Larry Aylward, Anthony Pioppi, Golfdom Magazine

2011 WRITING AWARDS - MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

(MCW01) Writing for Commercial Publications, Copywriting for a Display Ad
Merit
"Renown Fungicide Launch Ad"
Margaret Bell, Syngenta

First Place
"Dismiss "Speedy Mower" Print Ad"
FMC Professional Solutions

(MCW02) Writing for Printed Newsletters
First Place
"Panorama"
Dow AgroSciences/Bader Rutter

(MCW03) Writing for Printed Collateral
Merit
"The Power of TurfNet Membership Promotion Piece"
Peter McCormick, TurfNet

First Place
"Old Orchard Beach Site Report"
Swanson Russell

(MCW04) Writing for Printed Direct Respons
Merit
"Rain Bird SQ Series Mailer/Sales Piece"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Dismiss "DEEPER UNDERSTANDING" Direct Mail"
FMC Professional Solutions

(MCW05) Writing a News Release
Merit
"Rain Bird Services Corp Launches New EPA WaterSense-Labeled Certification Program for Irrigation Professionals"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Turfco TurnAer XT5 News Release"
Swanson, Russell

(MCW06) Writing a Feature Article
First Place
"Gravely Dealer Thinks Small to Help with Big Job of Oil Cleanup News Release"
Swanson Russell

(MCW07) Writing for Company Web Site - Original Content
First Place
"2Five Microsite"
Swanson Russell

(MCW08) Writing for Electronic Newsletter
Merit
"Grounds Irrigation News"
Swanson Russell

First Place
"Toro Advantage E-Newsletter"
Performance Marketing

(MCW09) Writing for CD/Audiovisual Presentation
First Place
"Rain Bird "Saving": 60 Radio Script"
Swanson Russell

(MCW10) Special Writing Project
First Place
"Five Steps to Successfully Irrigating with Harvested Water"
Swanson Russell

(MCW11) Writing for Company Media Kit
Merit
"Toro GIE+EXPO Media Kit"
Performance Marketing

First Place
"Ariens 2010 GIE+EXPO Media Kit"
Swanson Russell

(MCW13) Speechwriting or other Persuasive Piece
First Place
"WaterWise, Parts 1, 2 & 3"
Swanson Russell

2011 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Design Two - Best Design Publication (one-page design article)
First Place
"A Sensitive Site"
Jo Corne, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

Design Three - Best Design Publication (two-plus page design article)
Merit
"Coast Conference Captivates and Cultivates"
Jo Corne, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

First Place
"Hilton Templepatrick"
Alan Mahon, Golf Course Superintendents Association of Ireland

Design Three - Best Design, Brochure (or similar marketing/sales literature)
First Place
"Surface to Surrounds' - Conference Registration Brochure"
Jo Corne, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

Photography One - Best Photo Publication (cover or inside photo)
Merit
"Double Cut"
Brett Robinson, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

First Place
"Dewing Off"
Brett Robinson, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

Writing One - Best Writing Publication (article or editorial)
Merit
"Open Wounds Cut Deep"
Brett Robinson, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

First Place
"Lost For Words"
Brett Robinson, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

Writing Two - Best Copywriting Publication (display advertisement)
First
"Toro Turf Tour - Cromer Golf Club"
Brett Robinson, Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association

2011 GARDNER AWARDS

Photography, Video and Multimedia - Marketing Communications
Margaret Bell
Syngenta
"Heritage Biokinetics Video"

Photography, Video and Multimedia -- Publishing
Jon Kiger
Turf Net Media Network
"Turf Net Goes to Ireland 2010 Video Series"

Design-Marketing Communications
Performance Marketing
"Toro Micro-Irrigation Owner's Manual"

Design-Publishing
Karen Angus
GIE Media
"The Tao of Merchandising"

Writing-Marketing Communications
FMC Professional Solutions
"Dismiss "Speedy Mower" Print Ad"

Writing-Publishing
Billy R. Sims
Total Landscape Care
"Question of Commitment"

2011 TOCA Communications Contest Judges

We thank our esteemed group of judges for examining more than 300 entries in this year's TOCA Communications Contest.

Jim Bauer, Minneapolis, MN, Penton Media, Inc.
Jim Bauer is currently the associate art director for BEEF and National Hog Farmer magazines, two business-to-business agricultural publications based in Minneapolis, MN. His background includes 12 years in the magazine graphics field. Jim worked for McGraw-Hill Healthcare publications as an art director for three of those years. His specialty is in color correction techniques and Photoshop effects. Jim attended Century College and the University of Minnesota. He is a St. Paul, Minnesota native.

Bruce Benildt, Port Richey, FL
Bruce is a communications coach and public relations specialist, helping people give clear and compelling presentations and interviews. Before starting his own business in 2001, he was a daily newspaper reporter for a dozen years, worked for Shandwick in public relations for a dozen years, the last as global chief learning officer, and has taught college journalism full-time or adjunct for more than 20 years. He has written and edited several books, and is a partner in a communications blog, thesamerowdycrowd.com.

Cynthia Clanton, Minneapolis, MN, Colle+McVoy
Cynthia Clanton manages technical writing, custom publications and agribusiness accounts for Exponent Public Relations/Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, Minn. Her career has evolved around agribusiness, including positions at Hormel Foods, the Livestock Conservation Institute and on the editorial staff of National Hog Farmer magazine for eight years. She has worked in integrated marketing communications at Colle+McVoy since 1993.

Leslie Delzell, Duluth, MN, Cirrus Aircraft
Leslie Delzell is a graphic designer at Cirrus Aircraft and freelances for Project EverGreen and other companies. Her work for Cirrus Aircraft includes print design, web graphics, large scale tradeshow graphics, and logo design. Leslie has a BS in Business Marketing from Western Carolina University and an AS in Graphic Design from the Art Institutes International Minnesota.

Mary Fox, Minneapolis, MN, Penton Media
Mary Fox is a marketing coordinator for Penton Media. She is responsible for developing marketing and promotional pieces for various trade shows and Penton's agricultural-based print publications. She has been with Penton for 3 years. Previous to that, she had worked as an art director for several companies including; MHC Associates, BCE and Gelco Payment Systems. In addition, Mary has worked as a freelance graphic artist for the past 22 years.

Lynn Grooms, Mt. Horeb, WI, Turf News
Lynn Grooms, Mt. Horeb, Wis., is an independent writer with more than 25 years of experience in journalism and marketing communications. She is managing editor of Turfgrass Producers International's Turf News and Business Management newsletter. She also is a contributing editor for Farm Industry News and the North American Equipment Dealers Association's Equipment Dealer magazine. Her articles have appeared in several agricultural trade magazines.

Jill Lazur, Duluth, MN, Cirrus Aircraft
Jill Lazur is senior graphic designer at Cirrus Aircraft, a manufacturer of four seat piston aircraft in Duluth, MN. With more then10 years in the industry, she leads the marketing design team who provide web, print, tradeshow, and product designs globally. Jill has a BFA with concentration in Graphic Design from The University of North Dakota and a Computer Design Technology Diploma from The Art Institute of Seattle.

Jennifer Morrill, Silver Spring, MD, American Farmland Trust
As director of media relations, Jennifer Morrill develops and implements strategic communications plans, serves as the primary press liaison for AFT, and works on AFT's farm policy, Agriculture & Environment and Growing Local campaigns. Previously, she served as the director of communications at the Farm Credit Council and the U.S. Grains Council, where she established new communications approaches, managed media strategy, was responsible for major projects such as the U.S. Grains Council's international name change, and produced a number of award-winning publications. She is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a master's degree in public communication from the American University.

Lee Nelson, Corcoran, MN, Lee Nelson Communications
Lee Nelson's experience includes managerial positions in public relations and publications with Northern Natural Gas, Multifoods, Bill Dorn Associates and Merrill Corporation for more than five decades. Currently, he owns his own writing and editing company. Nelson served in the Air Force and was sports editor of a small daily newspaper. He is a journalism graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Harlen Persinger, Milwaukee, WI
Harlen Persinger is a freelance photojournalist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who covers multi agriculture assignments around the globe. He not only has an eye for capturing the right photo moment, but he's also a creative and talented writer. Harlen has been a member of the American Agricultural Editor's Association for 36 years and was selected as AAEA Photographer of the Year in 2000, 2005 and 2008.

Heather Rossow, Minneapolis, MN, Penton Media
Heather Rossow is a marketing coordinator for the agricultural based magazines; BEEF, National Hog Farmer, Hay & Forage Grower, Farm Industry News and Corn & Soybean Digest . She works closely with staff to create relevant marketing and selling materials and is responsible for development and production of the publications annual media kits. She also directs all PR, tradeshow coordination and assists with digital media support. Rossow graduated with a bachelor's in communication studies from Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN

Bob Rumpza, Eden Prairie, MN, Rumpza Consulting, LLC
Bob Rumpza is president of Rumpza Consulting, a communications firm specializing in effective messaging for companies, products and non-profit organizations. His experience as a communications professional embodies several specialty areas: Marketing public relations for dozens of products and services, strategic communications planning, employee/internal communications and crisis communications.

In addition to his 3-plus years running his own business, experience includes three years in integrated marketing communications agency Nicholson Kovac (Senior Vice President, Public Relations), 17 years at global public relations firm Weber Shandwick (Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations), corporate positions at Control Data, Pillsbury and Green Giant, and work in a non-profit organization. His PR clients in the green industry have included Toro, Lawn-Boy and Syngenta.

Paul Queck, Indianapolis, Ind., Freelance Writer
Paul Queck is a freelance writer with more than 30 years of writing, editing and public relations experience. Queck was a writer, editor and executive editor for more than 20 years with Farm Progress Publications, a unit of the American Broadcasting Company and later the Walt Disney Company. Since 2000, he has written extensively as a public relations executive and more recently as a freelancer. Queck is past president of the American Agricultural Editors' Association and a past president of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists.

Cyndie Shearing Sirekis, Washington, DC, American Farm Bureau Federation
Cyndie Shearing Sirekis has been a Director of News Services at the American Farm Bureau Federation since 2003. She edits Foodie News and Food & Farm Facts, in addition to drafting executive speeches/commentaries, coordinating various national public relations activities and responding to media inquiries. Cyndie has her bachelor's in communication with a concentration in animal science from Cornell University. She hails from a western New York dairy farm family and currently lives in Virginia. In her spare time she is a Cub Scout leader.

Larry Teien, Bloomington, MN, Retired
Larry Teien has 45 years of public relations experience in agribusiness and high tech for agencies and corporations. He specialized in editing, photojournalism, planning, crisis communications, media relations, and special events. Teien was president of the Minnesota PRSA chapter, won a PRSA Silver Anvil and other top awards, and taught accreditation classes 20 years. A third-generation newsman, he taught graduate school public relations classes at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Teien earned a B.A. in journalism and science from Macalester College, St. Paul, and an M.A. in business public relations from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Krista Trempe, Minneapolis, MN, Penton Media, Inc.
Krista Trempe is the art director of BEEF and National Hog Farmer magazines, two leading agricultural publications based in Minneapolis, MN. Previously she worked at various book publishing companies in the Twin Cities. She has won numerous awards for graphic design from the Livestock Publications Council and the American Agricultural Editors' Association. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Lynn Varpness, Minneapolis, MN, Penton Media, Inc.
Lynn Varpness is senior art director of Farm Industry News, an agricultural publication based in Minneapolis, Minn. Farm Industry News covers new products, new technology and farm inputs purchased by high-income, high-acreage growers in the 12 Midwestern states. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. She has won numerous awards for graphic design from American Society of Business Publication Editors, Minnesota Magazine and Publication Association and American Agricultural Editors' Association.

McIntyre Selected as
2011 TOCA Scholarship Winner

Anna McIntyre, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, is the 2011 recipient of the TOCA Scholarship Program. The program is supported by Golf Course Management, M2Media 360, Total Landscape Care, GIE Media, Inc., and Questex.

McIntyre is majoring in ag communications and education, with a minor in horticulture. Her current GPA is 3.73. Her career goals are to work in public policy, be an educator and ultimately own her own greenhouse and landscape business.

The selection is done by a committee of TOCA members. There were five candidates this year.

Faculty member Richard Hudson calls McIntyre "bright, poised, articulate, well-organized, personable, affable, clever, committed to learning, task oriented and one on whom others can rely."

McIntyre says the scholarship will allow her to make a life long contribution to the industry. "I will never forget the role this esteemed scholarship played in enabling me to pursue my dreams."

Anthony Williams named
Environmental Communicator of the Year

Anthony Williams, director of grounds for Stone Mountain Golf Club in Stone Mountain, GA, has been named the 2011 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year. The program is sponsored by Project EverGreen.

Williams is the 13th recipient of this award, which selects a Green Industry communicator for "outstanding efforts in communicating the benefits of environmental stewardship to a particular audience within the turf and ornamental industry."

"Anthony's body of work in the golf industry regarding environmental communications has been exceptional," said Den Gardner, TOCA executive director. "His stewardship efforts at Stone Mountain and activities throughout the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and its Environmental Institute for Golf speak of his dedication to the industry and the environment."

Williams said it is an honor to be chosen as the TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year and join such an accomplished group of previous winners. "It is a milestone that is both humbling and motivating as I hold such admiration for the individuals and organizations that sponsor and support this award and the mission it represents," he said. "To my mentors, peers and family, thank you all for helping me learn, teach and live the values of environmental stewardship."

Previous winners include:
Mark Welterlen, former Grounds Maintenance magazine publisher
Bill Love, W.R. Love Golf Architecture
Tim Doppel, Atwood Lawncare, Inc.
Doug Fender, former Executive Director, Turfgrass Producers International
Allen James, RISE CEO
Rod Dodson, Audubon International
Jeff Gullickson, Spokane Country Club
Kevin Trotta, Grounds Manager, IPM Specialist, Cornwall, NY
Helen Stone, publisher, Southwest Trees & Turf magazine
Allied Golf Associations of Colorado
Drs. Larry Stowell and Wendy Gelernter, PACE Turf
Christopher Gray, Precise Path Robotics (formerly Marvel Golf Club in Kentucky)

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