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2023 Golden Cleat Award Recipient - Adam Thoms, Ph.D., Iowa State University |
Golden Cleat Award
The Golden Cleat Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution, by virtue of their outstanding commitment and years of service, to the sports field industry in the state of Iowa.
The Golden Cleat Award is nominated and voted on by the board of trustees. If you would like to see someone considered for this award, please speak with a board member.
Nomination FormDeadline for applications: Closed
| 2002 | Dr. David Minner | Iowa State University |
| 2003 | Mike Andresen, CSFM | Iowa State University Athletics |
| 2004 | Gary Peterson | Iowa State University Extension |
| 2005 | Ted Thorn | University of Iowa |
| 2006 | Mike McCaffrey | Carroll Community Schools |
| 2007 | Brad Vermeer | City of Sioux Center |
| 2008 | Kevin Vos, CSFM | City of Pella |
| 2009 | Joe Wagner | City of Iowa City |
| 2010 | Jesse Cuevas | Rosenblatt Stadium |
| 2011 | Bryan Wood | Commercial Turf & Tractor |
| 2012 | Dennis St. Germain | Pace Supply |
| 2013 | Mike Poll | Iowa Cubs Sports Turf |
| 2014 | Mike Burt | Grinnell College |
| 2015 | Lynda Wightman | Hunter Industries |
| 2016 | Steve Bush, CSFM | Bush Sports Turf |
| 2017 | Dr. Nick Christians | Iowa State University |
| 2018 | Troy McQuillen | Kirkwood Community College |
| 2019 | Tim Van Loo, CSFM | Iowa State University |
| 2020 | Casey Scheidel, CSFM | Iowa Sports Turf Management |
| 2021 | Elliott Josephson | Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Ankeny |
| 2022 | Jim Seelman | MBA Incorporated |
| 2023 | Adam Thoms, Ph.D. | Iowa State University |
