The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20, $1,500 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards program.
To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The program is funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) and supported by Syngenta.
"This scholarship program is a valuable benefit of GCSAA membership," GCSAA President James R. Fitzroy, CGCS, said. "With the support of the EIFG and Syngenta, GCSAA is able to provide opportunities for our members and their children that otherwise may not have been available."
The awards are based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.
"The Legacy Awards have always been a way for us to give back to the golf industry," said Scott Cole, marketing manager for Syngenta's golf market. "These scholarships provide opportunity for future leaders to gain the education and experiences that will contribute to their future success. At Syngenta, we view leadership, whether individual or organizational as a valuable asset throughout one's life and career."
2010 GCSAA Legacy Award winners
Britney Acosta, Mars Hill (N.C.) College
Father: Robby Acosta, GCSAA superintendent member, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, Cashiers, N.C.
Alexandria Faye Aitken, University of Colorado
Father: Steven Aitken, CGCS, Aspen (Colo.) Golf Club
Anthony Bieck, Doane College (Crete, Neb.)
Father: William Bieck, CGCS, Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook, Neb.
Kira Clunis, St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.)
Father: Kevin Clunis, CGCS, Tanner's Brook Golf Course, Forest Lake, Minn.
Ryan Colombo, University of Massachusetts
Father: Thomas Colombo, CGCS, Hyannisport (Mass.) Club
Catherine Daniel, University of South Carolina
Father: Eugene Daniel, CGCS, River Hills Country Club, Clover, S.C.
William Dellwo, St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.)
Father: Steven Dellwo, assistant superintendent, The Chaska (Minn.) Town Course
Jackson Esoda, Georgia Institute of Technology
Father: Mark Esoda, CGCS, Atlanta Country Club, Marietta, Ga.
Chelsea Gradoville, Notre Dame University
Father: Patrick Gradoville, CGCS, Palos Verdes (Calif.) Golf Club
Leigh Ann Haley, University of Virginia
Father: John Greg Haley, GCSAA Class A superintendent, Mariner's Landing Golf & Country Club
Jordan Heine, Texas A&M University
Father: Ricky Heine, CGCS, Golf Club Star Ranch, Hutto, Texas
Mary Kate Hoban, University of Georgia
Father: Mark Hoban, GCSAA Class A superintendent, Rivermont Golf & Country Club, Alpharetta, Ga.
Nathaniel Jordan, Ohio State University
Father: Mark Jordan, CGCS, Westfield (Ohio) Country Club
Daniel Kruzick, Texas A&M University
Father: George Kruzick, CGCS, City of Fort Worth (Texas) Golf Division
Bailey McHenry, Kansas State University
Father: Scott McHenry, GCSAA superintendent member, The Club at Flying Horse, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kelly McNamara, Alfred (N.Y.) University
Father: Michael McNamara, GCSAA Class A superintendent, Grossinger Country Club, Liberty, N.Y.
Cortney Nagel, Kansas State University
Stepfather: Charles Dipman, GCSAA superintendent member, Manhattan (Kan.) Country Club
Kristen O'Neill, Connecticut College
Father: Timothy O'Neill, CGCS, Country Club of Darien (Conn.)
Megan Orr, Northeastern University
Father: Bruce Orr, GCSAA Class A superintendent, East Bay Golf Club, Largo, Fla.
Nichelle Whitehead, Ball State University (Muncie, Ind.)
Father: James Whitehead, GCSAA superintendent member, Maxwelton Golf Course, Syracuse, Ind.