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The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards provides you with the opportunity to expand your experience by meeting and competing with the best.
Student award
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year winner will receive: enrolment in an internationally recognised 9-week turf management remote study course at The University of Massachusetts' Winter Turf School. A one-week work experience placement at a UK or overseas golf course. An all-expenses paid trip to the USA to visit Toro HQ, R&D and manufacturing.
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year runner-up will receive: a trip to Continue to Learn at BTME, including four days of education, five nights' accommodation, travel and £125 expenses. A Toro training course voucher.
Endorser of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year will receive: a trip to BTME with a two day conference pass and a night in a Harrogate hotel. An invitation to the BIGGA Celebration to recognise achievements of members throughout the year, followed by a valuable networking event with Reesink Turfcare and Toro. A profile in Greenkeeper International.
Young award
Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award winner will receive: an all-expenses paid trip to the USA to visit Toro HQ, R&D and manufacturing. A one-week work experience placement at a UK or overseas golf course. A trip to Continue to Learn at BTME, including four days of education, five nights' accommodation, travel and £125 expenses. A Toro training course voucher.
Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year runner-up will receive: a trip to Continue to Learn at BTME, including two days of education, three nights' accommodation, travel and £75 expenses. A Toro training course voucher.
Endorser of the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year will receive: a trip to BTME with a two day conference pass and a night in a Harrogate hotel. An invitation to the BIGGA Celebration to recognise achievements of members throughout the year, followed by a valuable networking event with Reesink Turfcare and Toro. A profile in Greenkeeper International.
Toro's Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award is an incredible platform to boost your career. It’s a very well recognised award within the industry, it really ticks a box and puts you on a pedestal to go to the next level.
Jon Cole
divisional business manager, Reesink Turfcare
Our 12 finalists provide all the reassurance you need to be convinced that greenkeeping and the sport of golf has a very bright future. Congratulations to all our finalists, particularly our well-deserving winners and runners-up.
Deb Burnett
Learning and development executive at BIGGA
Who can apply?
- Any greenkeeping student who is undertaking one of the listed qualifications below (at the time of application) and has been a greenkeeper for a minimum of 12 months:
- Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship / SVQ Level 2
- Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper apprenticeship / SVQ Level 3
- Young Award students must be aged 21 years or under and studying for a Level 2 award at the time of application.
Important dates
- Entry dates: 1 March - 12 April 2024
- Interviews: 13 - 17 and 20 - 24 May 2024
- National final: 2 - 4 September 2024
Why apply?
- Widely acknowledged as a highlight in the student greenkeeper's year
- Expand experience by meeting and competing with the best of your peers and network with influential industry leaders
- Increase skills and knowledge to enhance professional development
- Build lasting relationships in the greenkeeping community
- Once-in-a-lifetime prizes for both winners with endorser prizes too!
- The opportunity for the main award winner to study with one of the world's most innovative universities
- For both winners an all-expenses paid trip to America
- For further information and full terms and conditions, or to complete the online application form, please click the link below
AWARDS TIMELINE1989 - Present day
The highlight of the student greenkeeper's year, the Awards have provided young professionals with the opportunity to expand their experience by meeting and competing with the best since 1989.
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Students can put themselves forward for the Awards with college tutors, assessors or employers endorsing their application. Please note, all applications must be submitted online at BIGGA
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