The David (Bud) Thigpen Distinguished Service Award
This Lifetime Achievement Award is given by MTA to recognize years of devoted service to the Turfgrass Industry and the MTA. The Nominee should have a strong connection and commitment to the Green Industry and to their community and reflect excellence in performance and accomplishments.
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Butch Pugh, 2022 Bud Thigpen Distinguished Service Recipient. Will Arnett, MTA president, on right.
The Outstanding Turfgrass Professional Award
This award is given by MTA to honor individual dedication for going “above and beyond” in promoting MTA and the Turfgrass Industry in our region. The award recognizes outstanding productivity and recognition and use of knowledge, skills and talents pertaining to the Green Industry.
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Allan Sullivan, MTA President (on the right), shown presenting 2022 recipient Stephen Miles with the Outstanding Turfgrass Professional Award