STA NSW is pleased to offer 2025 Graduates of Cert III Sports Turf Management the opportunity to compete for the STA NSW Graduate of the year. This award acknowledges the hard work and commitment by the Graduate and gives them an opportunity to further their development in the industry and expand their networking across the sports turf industry.
The Program
Nominations are called for through NSW TAFE’s and for the first time, STA NSW Members have an opportunity to nominate an employee.
All nominations will be reviewed by the STA NSW Judging Committee.
Selected Graduates will be invited to interview, where one person will be selected as the STA NSW Graduate of the Year.
The STA NSW Graduate of the Year will then go on to compete for the National Sports Field and Grounds Graduate of the year at the ASTMA Conference in Melbourne in June 2026. Spending the week in Melbourne where accommodation and airfares are covered.
Nomination Criteria
An apprentice who has successfully completed the Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Course in the nominated year (2025).
Who is employed to prepare Sports Fields (inc. cricket), Bowling Greens or Racetracks.
Displays Average to Excellent Academic Achievements and displays Excellent Practical Skills.
Displays an Above Average passion for the job and industry.
A person who is likely to stay committed to and work long term in the industry.
A person who is forward thinking and shows initiative.