Get more from your career
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards provides you with the opportunity to expand your experience by meeting and competing with the best.
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The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists
Held at Oulton Hall in Leeds on 2-4 September, the finalists will compete in a series of challenges that are designed to test their technical knowledge and passion for the greenkeeping profession. Winners will then be crowned in the categories of Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year.
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Student Awards
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.
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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.
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Who can apply?
Any greenkeeping student who is undertaking one of the listed qualifications in the UK and Ireland (at the time of application):
- Level 2 Work-based Diploma – Greenkeeper / SVQ
- Level 2 Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping
- Level 3 Work-based Diploma – Greenkeeper / SVQ
- Level 2 Diploma / National Certificate (NC)
- Level 3 Subsidiary / Extended Diploma
Young Award students must be aged 21 years or under at time of application.
Important dates
Entry dates: Closed
Interviews: Completed
National final: 2 – 4 September 2024
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Why apply?
Acknowledged as the highlight of the student greenkeeper’s year the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards provides the opportunity to expand your experience by meeting and competing with the best.
You could win a 10-week scholarship turf management study course with The Winter Turf School (University of Massachusetts), a trip to the Golf Industry Show and a visit to Toro’s factory in Minnesota.Both categories could win two-week work experience placements at a prestigious European golf club.
All Awards finalists will be given BIGGA membership for one year (following on from the expiry date of their current memberships).Increase your skills and knowledge to enhance your professional development. The opportunity to network with peers and build lasting relationships.
For further information and full terms and conditions, or to complete the online application form, please click the link below.
A timeline of winners since1989 to present day
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Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards. Rewarding excellence from 1989 to now.
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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Nominating
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.
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.
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Interested in entering?
If you’re interested in submitting your application or nominating a student for the next Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards, contact BIGGA.
