Matt Anderson, CSFM
The Toro Company
Matt Anderson, CSFM
The Toro Company
Matt Anderson, CSFM, has dedicated his career to advancing the sports field management profession through leadership, service, and a passion for helping others succeed. A Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) since 2012, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University and has held leadership roles with the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, the Michigan and Arizona Chapters, and the SFMA Board of Directors.
His distinguished career includes serving as a consultant for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece; Head Groundskeeper for the Lansing Lugnuts; Assistant Turf Manager at Michigan State University; Campus Turf Manager and Grounds Superintendent at the University of Arizona; and currently, District Sales Manager for The Toro Company. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt is recognized as a mentor and advocate who generously shares his knowledge, supports the growth of others, and continues to make a lasting impact on the sports field management profession.
| Year | Award Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Matt Anderson, CSFM, The Toro Company |
| 2024 | Paula Sliefert, Minnesota |
| 2023 | David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP, CPWP-M, Town of Lexington DPW |
| 2022 | Chad Price, CSFM, CFB, Carolina Green Corp. |
| 2021 | Doug Schattinger, Pioneer Athletics (OH) |
| 2020 | Abby McNeal, CSFM City and County of Denver Parks |
| 2019 | Troy Smith, CSFM Ewing Irrigation |
| 2018 | Jeff Fowler, Penn State University Senior Extension (PA) |
| 2017 | Tim Moore, GCA Services |
| 2016 | Darian Daily (awarded posthumously), Cincinnati Bengals (OH) |
| 2015 | Michael Goatley, Ph.D., Virginia Tech University (VA) |
| 2014 | Andrew McNitt, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University (PA) |
| 2013 | Bucky Trotter, Sports Facilities Insights (KY) |
| 2012 | Richard Moffitt, Moffitt & Associates (MO) |
| 2011 | Mike Andresen, CSFM, Iowa State University (IA) |
| 2010 | Leo Goertz, Texas A&M University (TX) (deceased) |
| 2009 | Tom Burns, Diamond Pro/TXI (TX) |
| 2008 | Bob Campbell, CSFM, University of Tennessee (TN) |
| 2007 | Bob Curry, Covermaster, Inc. (Ontario, Canada) |
| 2006 | Boyd R. Montgomery, CSFM, The Toro Company (MN) |
| 2005 | Bob Christofferson, Seattle Mariners, (WA) |
| 2004 | Lynda Wightman, Hunter Industries (CT) |
| 2003 | Ken Mrock, Chicago Bears Football Club (IL) |
| 2002 | Ross Kurcab, CSFM, Invesco Field at Mile High (CO) |
| 2001 | Dan Douglas, Reading Phillies (PA) |
| 2000 | Mary Owen, University of Massachusetts – Extension (MA) |
| 1999 | *Dale Getz, University of Notre Dame (IN) |
| 1998 | John Souter, Turfgrass Consultant, Perthshire, Scotland |
| 1997 | *Eugene Mayer, The Scotts Company |
| 1996 | Greg Petry, Waukegan Park District (IL) |
| 1995 | Gil Landry, Ph.D., University of Georgia (GA) |
| 1994 | Henry Indyk, Ph.D., (deceased), Turfcon (NJ) |
| 1993 | *Mike Schiller, Schaumburg Park District (IL) |
| 1992 | George Toma, Kansas City Royals & NFL (MO) |
| 1991 | James Watson, Ph.D., The Toro Company (CO) |
| 1990 | *David Frey, Cleveland Stadium (OH) |
| 1989 | *David Frey, Cleveland Stadium (OH) |
| 1987 | *Mark Hodnick, Cal Poly Pomona (CA) |
| 1986 | Kent W. Kurtz, Ph.D., (deceased) Cal Poly Pomona (CA) |
| 1985 | Anthony Burnett, RFK Stadium (DC) |
| 1984 | *Steve Wightman, Mile High Stadium (CO) |
| 1983 | William H. Daniel Ph.D., (deceased) Purdue University (IN) |
| 1982 | Harry C. Gill, (deceased), Milwaukee County Stadium (WI) |
* Facility listed is where employed at time of award. Check Directory for current listing