In 2000 the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association established an award to honor Sal Cioffi, one of our founding members. Sal’s direction and foresight created the Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association, and he helped build the foundation for professionalism and accreditation in our industry. Our Board of Directors selects an award recipient annually. This is our highest honor for an individual’s contributions to our Association and State.
List of Recipients:
2000: Jack Riccio
2001: John Pallotto
2002: Joe Maisano, Jr.
2003: Phil Grande Jr.
2004: Vincent Mendillo
2005: George Cargos
2006: David Peterson
2007: Robert Taylor
2008: Emilio Troiano
2009: Anthony LaBanca
2010: Giovanni ‘John’ DiMonaco
2011: Teresa Mello
2012: Wayne Daly
2013: Joseph Sims
2014: H. David Christensen
2016: David Wollman
2019: Ted Greiner