T.O.C.A. Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association



CONTACT: Kristy MachPhone - 952-758-6340Email – kristymach@For Immediate ReleaseTOCA Communications Awards AnnouncedThe Turf & Ornamental Communicators (TOCA) Award held its 27th annual meeting in Omaha recently and named its winners of its 26th annual communications contest for marketing and publishing. There were more than 413 domestic and international entries in this year’s contest.TOCA recognizes members for excellence in writing, design, photography/AV, new media and special projects. The top winners from the marketing and publishing categories are named as Gardner Award winners.Following is the list of this year’s first place, merit and Gardner Award winners:2016 TOCA Communications Contest – Winning EntriesPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest photograph - marketing purposes - printed collateral (one or more photos in a collateral piece)“Grasshopper Full Line Literature Cover Photo” Ian Johnson, Brian SchoenthalerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest photograph - marketing purposes - printed collateral (one or more photos in a collateral piece)“SiteOne Brand Brochure” Swanson RussellPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest photograph - marketing purposes - printed custom publication“T2G Calendar” EPIC CreativePhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest photograph - marketing purposes - printed custom publication“Ewing - It's All in the Details Advertisement” Shawn Reed, Danny MurphyPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest CD/audiovisual presentation“2015 Set Your Course Online Training Program” Dow AgroSciencesPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest short video/DVD (2 minutes or less)“Take Command of Your Lawn” Jet Kaiser, Eli Kean, Adam Slick, Brice Hill, Sierra KennedyPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest short video/DVD (2 minutes or less)“PGMA Take It Outside Awareness Video” Swanson RussellPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest short video/DVD (2 minutes or less)“SiteOne Brand Anthem Video” Swanson RussellPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“Defendor Herbicide: Research and Results” Dow AgroSciencesPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“Long video: Ewing: A Family Tradition” Marketing DepartmentPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“SiteOne Customer Video” Swanson RussellPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest instructional video/DVD“Instructional - How To Install A Gas Fire Pit” Kyle Ellsworth, Jesse Tallman, Jesse CravathPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest instructional video/DVD“Koch Motion Graphic Video (EEF)” Swanson RussellPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – FirstBest use of editorial or opinion in video/DVD“Editorial - How To Inspect A Sprinkler System” Jesse Tallman, Kyle Ellsworth, Jeffrey KnightPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Marcomm – MeritBest use of editorial or opinion in video/DVD“Jacobsen Truckster Speed Test: Charlotte Motor Speedway” TR Digital Media and JacobsenPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest short video/DVD (2 minutes or less)“Tour Championship "Turf Balance" Matthew McConaughey Parody of Lincoln Commercial” Turf RepublicPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest short video/DVD (2 minutes or less)“Convert a Surplus Mower into a Fairway Roller” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest use of editorial or opinion in video/DVD“The Worst Golf Course Superintendent Mistake I Ever Made” Randy WilsonPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“Tour Championship: Inside look at East Lake GC and Bobby Jones” Turf RepublicPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“TurfNet Visits Trinity College Dublin” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest long video/DVD (more than 2 minutes)“TurfNet Test Drives GolfBoard” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest instructional video/DVD“Cured in Place Pipe” Kevin RossPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest instructional video/DVD“Installing an Improved Buffalo Blower Remote Switch” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstPortrait/Personality (photo of individual or group of individuals)“March Cover Photo/Bill Dysert” LM Staff, Laura Watilo BlakePhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest single photo - Use of stock art (anywhere in the magazine)“Search. Tap. Sold!” Pete SeltzerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest single photo - Use of stock art (anywhere in the magazine)“Water, Water, Everywhere” Pete SeltzerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest single photo - created by a TOCA member or freelancer commissioned by a TOCA member“Ready for Play” Seth Jones, Pete SeltzerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest single photo - created by a TOCA member or freelancer commissioned by a TOCA member“A masterpiece of minimalism” Pete SeltzerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest CD/audiovisual presentation“TurfNet Returns to Ireland 2015” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest CD/audiovisual presentation“Growing the Game” Jon KigerPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest print magazine cover (alls for stock photos, commissioned art, illustrations, typography, etc.)“Out of the Bunker” Lawrence AylwardPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – FirstBest print magazine cover (alls for stock photos, commissioned art, illustrations, typography, etc.)“LM March 2015” Laura Watilo Blake,LM StaffPhotography, Video, Multimedia - Publishing – MeritBest print magazine cover (alls for stock photos, commissioned art, illustrations, typography, etc.)“Search. Tap. Sold!” Pete Seltzer, Seth Jones, Grant GannonDesign - Marcomm – FirstPoint of purchase materials“Rain Bird RD1800 Floor Decal” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – MeritPoint of purchase materials“Vista Brand Posters” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted direct response - overall direct response design“Appear Direct Response” Martin Williams - Syngenta, Mark LaFleurDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted direct response - overall direct response design“Custom Unique Landscaping Consumer Marketing Materials” Donna HansenDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted direct response - overall direct response design“Ewing Drought Brochure” Lindsay Needham, Tyler Kavanaugh, Marketing DepartmentDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted collateral - overall collateral design“SiteOne Company Overview Brochure” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted collateral - overall collateral design“Stationery Package” Tyler Kavanaugh, Marketing DepartmentDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted special projects“Ewing Golf Event Invitation Package” Tyler Kavanaugh, Marketing DepartmentDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted special projects“T2G Calendar” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted special projects“SiteOne GIE Event” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – FirstElectronic publishing - overall company web design“EPIC Creative website ()” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritOverall newsletter design - printed newsletters“Ryan Lawn & Tree Customer Newsletter” Renee LangefeldDesign - Marcomm – FirstOverall newsletter design - printed newsletters“EPIC Shoot Notes” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – FirstOverall press kit design“Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Press Kit” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – MeritOverall press kit design“Mosquito Magnet Press Kit” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritElectronic publishing - overall newsletter/magazine design“Ewing News September 2015” David Olson, Eddie GordonDesign - Marcomm – FirstElectronic publishing - overall newsletter/magazine design“Ewing Links Report June 2015” David Olson, Tyler KavanaughDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted magazine/less than one page design, advertising“Signature XTRA Stressgard - Die-Cut Insert” Global Prairie, BayerDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted magazine/less than one page design, advertising“PERC Off-Road Benefits Print Ad” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted magazine/two-plus page design, advertising“Tee-2-Green Fable Ads” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted magazine/two-plus page design, advertising“Signature XTRA Stressgard - Gatefold” Global Prairie, BayerDesign - Marcomm – MeritPrinted magazine/single page design, advertising“Koch DURATION CR Print Ad - Turf” Swanson RussellDesign - Marcomm – FirstPrinted magazine/single page design, advertising“Safer Hydro Print Ad” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritWebsite design - digital design“Syngenta GreenCast Redesign” G&S Business Communications, SyngentaDesign - Marcomm – FirstWebsite design - digital design“West Bend Country Club Website Design” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritWebsite design - digital design“GT365 Early Order Campaign Website Design” Martin Williams / Syngenta, Mark LaFleurDesign - Marcomm – FirstDigital media (non website) - digital design“Fisher Nation Digital Advertising” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – FirstDigital media (non website) - digital design“Frozen Frontline Digital Advertising” EPIC CreativeDesign - Marcomm – MeritDigital media (non website) - digital design“Cushman Hauler 4x4 Eblast” Swanson RussellDesign - Publishing – FirstOverall company web design - electronic publishing“ & ” The Turf & Turf Design Build TeamsDesign - Publishing – FirstSingle page design, editorial - printed magazines“January 2015 Backstory” Tracie MartinezDesign - Publishing – MeritSingle page design, editorial - printed magazines“Final Shot” Kelly NeisDesign - Publishing – FirstTwo-plus page design, editorial - printed magazines“Financing” Justin ArmburgerDesign - Publishing – FirstTwo-plus page design, editorial - printed magazines“Make yourself at home” Pete SeltzerDesign - Publishing – MeritTwo-plus page design, editorial - printed magazines“Shake the Money Tree” Justin ArmburgerDesign - Publishing – FirstOverall media kit design“Turf & Turf Design Build Media Kits” The Turf & Turf Design Build TeamsDesign - Publishing – MeritOverall media kit design“TurfNet 2016 Media Kit” Peter McCormickDesign - Publishing – MeritCover page design - printed magazines“Bright Ideas” Rob GhoshDesign - Publishing – MeritCover page design - printed magazines“May GCM” Roger BillingsDesign - Publishing – FirstCover page design - printed magazines“A masterpiece of minimalism” Pete SeltzerDesign - Publishing – FirstOverall magazine design - printed magazines“Lawn & Landscape October 2015” Justin Armburger, Chuck Bowen, Brian Horn, Kate Spirgen, Katie Tuttle, Kristen HampshireDesign - Publishing – MeritOverall magazine design - printed magazines“October 2015 Golfdom” Pete SeltzerSpecial Projects - Marcomm – MeritSpecial event“Syngenta Faces of Super at GIS 2015” G&S Business Communications, Martin Williams, Syngenta, Turf RepublicSpecial Projects - Marcomm – FirstSpecial event“Zoysia as a Game Changer Tour” Stacie Zinn RobertsSpecial Projects - Marcomm – MeritBest integrated marketing campaign“Fischer Nation Fall Campaign” EPIC CreativeSpecial Projects - Marcomm – FirstBest integrated marketing campaign“Western - Frozen Frontline Fall Campaign” EPIC CreativeSpecial Projects - Marcomm – MeritBest integrated marketing campaign“Thank A Golf Course Superintendent” Russell Sypowicz, Craig Smith, Angela Hartmann, Whitney Hoefer, Melissa Householder, Claudia AltermanSpecial Projects - Marcomm – MeritMiscellaneous special marketing communications project“EPIC Golf Outing Invitation” EPIC CreativeSpecial Projects - Marcomm – FirstMiscellaneous special marketing communications project“Mentors Matter” G&S Business Communications, Syngenta, GCSAASpecial Projects - Publishing – FirstBest coverage in a magazine of an on-site event“TPI 2015 Live Show & Tell” Steve & Suz Trusty, Anastasia Athans, Turfgrass Producers InternationalSpecial Projects - Publishing – FirstMiscellaneous special publishing project“Golf & Water” Lawrence Aylward,Anthony PioppiSpecial Projects - Publishing – MeritMiscellaneous special publishing project“TurfNet Superintendent's Best Friend Calendar - The Many Faces of a Turf Dog” John Reitman, Mark LaFleur, Martin Williams AdvertisingSpecial Projects - Publishing – FirstBest single issue“LM October 2015” Marisa Palmieri, Dillon Stewart, Tracie MartinezSpecial Projects - Publishing – MeritBest single issue“Turf News September/October 2015” Turfgrass Producers International, Steve Trusty, Suz Trusty, Anastasia AthansSpecial Projects - Publishing – FirstWriting for special projects“LM150 2015” Marisa Palmieri, LM StaffSpecial Projects - Publishing – MeritWriting for special projects“The Golfdom Report” Seth Jones, Grant Gannon, Pete SeltzerSpecial Projects - Publishing – MeritSpecial Event - Publishing“TurfNet Emerald Challenge” Jon KigerSpecial Projects - Publishing – FirstSpecial Event - Publishing“TurfNet Members Trip to Ireland” Jon KigerNew Media - Marcomm – FirstBest mobile application“Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show App” TR Digital Media, Brian LaurentNew Media - Marcomm – MeritMost engaging social media campaign“Fisher Nation Social Media” EPIC CreativeNew Media - Marcomm – FirstMost engaging social media campaign“WESTERN? Frozen Frontline Social Media” EPIC CreativeNew Media - Marcomm – MeritBlogs“WeevilTrak Blog” G&S Business Communications, SyngentaNew Media - Marcomm – FirstBlogs“Soils Alive Blog” Halleck Horticultural, LLCNew Media - Marcomm – MeritWebsites“Preservation Tree Website” Halleck Horticultural, LLCNew Media - Marcomm – MeritWebsites“GreenTrust 365 - Early Order Campaign” Martin Williams - Syngenta, Mark LaFleurNew Media - Marcomm – FirstWebsites“Innovation Day Website” Martin Williams / Syngenta, Mark LaFleurNew Media - Publishing – MeritPodcasts“Frankly Speaking - A Voice of Reason Within the Golf Industry: and Interview with Jim Koppenhaver” Frank Rossi, Ph.D.New Media - Publishing – FirstPodcasts“Turfgrass Zealot: Interview with Josh Lewis on the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay” Dave WilberNew Media - Publishing – MeritBlogs“From the Desk of GCM” GCSAA/Golf Course ManagementNew Media - Publishing – FirstBlogs“LM Blog” LM Staff + ContributorsNew Media - Publishing – FirstInnovative use of social media“LM Social Media Strategy” Marisa Palmieri, Dillon Stewart, Allison BarwaczNew Media - Publishing – MeritInnovative use of social media“#TurfFIT Virtual 5k to Benefit Wee One Foundation” Turf Republic, Wives of Turf, Wee One Foundation, Turf FuelWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for electronic newsletter - original content“Increase Profits With This Outdoor Living Triple Combo” David OlsonWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for electronic newsletter - original content“Three Ways Rachio Makes Intelligent Irrigation Easy” David OlsonWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting for electronic newsletter - original content“California's Drought Crisis” Jim NovakWriting - Marcomm – FirstCopywriting for a display ad - commercial publications“Tee-2-Green Fable Ads” EPIC CreativeWriting - Marcomm – MeritCopywriting for a display ad - commercial publications“Koch Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers Advertorial” Swanson RussellWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for printed newsletters, both internal and external“Great Outdoors - Late Summer Newsletter” Joe ShoonerWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting for printed newsletters, both internal and external“EPIC Shoot Notes” EPIC CreativeWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for printed collateral“Grasshopper V Series Literature” Dave Stewart, Brian SchoenthalerWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting for printed collateral“Syngenta PGR Brochure” G&S Business Communications, SyngentaWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting a news release“Ewing Honored for Community Stewardship Efforts” Jennifer KlemmetsonWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting a news release“Rain Bird California Drought Press Release” Swanson RussellWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting a feature article“Fall Fertilization (Koch)” Swanson RussellWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting a feature article“10 Questions to ask your turfgrass provider” Jim NovakWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting a feature article“Game Changer” Stacie Zinn RobertsWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting for printed direct response“Pickel Landscape - Every Door Direct Mail Piece” Renee LangefeldWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for company website - original content“6 Products to Upgrade Outdoor Living Spaces” Jennifer KlemmetsonWriting - Marcomm – FirstWriting for company website - original content“Christy Webber Landscapes John Deere Journal story” John Deere, IMREWriting - Marcomm – MeritWriting for company website - original content“Briggs & Stratton Standby Generators Website” Swanson RussellWriting - Marcomm – FirstSpecial Writing Project“SiteOne Brand Anthem Video Script” Swanson RussellWriting - Marcomm – MeritSpecial Writing Project“SiteOne GIE Event” Swanson RussellWriting - Publishing – MeritEnvironmental stewardship article - commercial publications“Flying high” Howard RichmanWriting - Publishing – FirstEnvironmental stewardship article - commercial publications“Ingenious Irrigators” Lawrence AylwardWriting - Publishing – FirstEnvironmental stewardship article - commercial publications“Propane to the people” Seth JonesWriting - Publishing – FirstOperations profile - commercial publications“Home turf advantage” Howard RichmanWriting - Publishing – MeritOperations profile - commercial publications“When it doesn't rain, he scores” Chuck BowenWriting - Publishing – MeritOperations profile - commercial publications“Gut check” Kristen HampshireWriting - Publishing – FirstSeries - two or more articles defined as series - commercial publications“The California Water Crisis - A Series of Individual Reports” John ReitmanWriting - Publishing – MeritSeries - two or more articles defined as series - commercial publications“State of Water” Nicole Wisniewski, Ronnie Hall, Anne Michelsen, Lindsey GetzWriting - Publishing – FirstProduct information article - commercial publications“The stars of Texas” Seth Jones, Ed Hiscock, Marty Whitford, Grant GannonWriting - Publishing – MeritProduct information article - commercial publications“The quest for the perfect sand” Stacie Zinn RobertsWriting - Publishing – FirstGeneral feature article - commercial publications“A place to breathe” Brian HornWriting - Publishing – MeritGeneral feature article - commercial publications“Getting by with a little help from friends” Seth JonesWriting - Publishing – MeritGeneral feature article - commercial publications“Design-Build: Making the most of confined spaces” Jill OdomWriting - Publishing – FirstBusiness management - commercial publications“Portrait of the Industry” Lawrence AylwardWriting - Publishing – FirstBusiness management - commercial publications“What are online tee times doing for your course?” Grant GannonWriting - Publishing – MeritBusiness management - commercial publications“Compensation Report” Nicole WisniewskiWriting - Publishing – MeritEditorial/Opinion Piece - commercial publications“Editor's Note: To the point” Marisa PalmieriWriting - Publishing – FirstEditorial/Opinion Piece - commercial publications“Golf Industry Needs a Mulligan” John ReitmanWriting - Publishing – FirstColumn - commercial publications“The power of presentation” Jim HustonWriting - Publishing – MeritColumn - commercial publications“You might be a turf guy if...” Matt NeffWriting - Publishing – MeritHeadline writing - commercial publications“Household name” Howard RichmanWriting - Publishing – FirstHeadline writing - commercial publications“Brains when it rains” Brian HornWriting - Publishing – FirstWriting for website - original content only“A classic leads the way” Scott HollisterWriting - Publishing – FirstWriting for website - original content only“Keeping It Green” Ronnie HallWriting - Publishing – MeritWriting for website - original content only“Mentor, Friend and Teacher” John ReitmanWriting - Publishing – MeritWriting for enewsletter - original content only“How the poinsettia came to be the Christmas plant” Jill OdomWriting - Publishing – FirstWriting for enewsletter - original content only“Greenkeeper Bulletin: Special U.S. Open Edition” Lawrence Aylward, Ron FurlongWriting - Publishing – MeritOrnamental feature article - commercial publications“The buck stops here” Hannah SchrumWriting - Publishing – FirstOrnamental feature article - commercial publications“Landscapers, nurseries urged to be on lookout for boxwood blight” David RountreeWriting - Publishing – MeritSeries of columns by regular department columnist - commercial publications“Lessons I've Learned” Steve RakWriting - Publishing – MeritSeries of columns by regular department columnist - commercial publications“Letter From The Editor” Nicole WisniewskiWriting - Publishing – FirstSeries of columns by regular department columnist - commercial publications“Assistant Living” Matt NeffWriting - Publishing – MeritTurf feature article - commercial publications“The Head of Hallowed Ground” Lawrence AylwardWriting - Publishing – FirstTurf feature article - commercial publications“To Core or Not to Core?” Stacie Zinn RobertsWriting - Publishing – MeritTurf feature article - commercial publications“Mission Impossible” Steve Trusty, Michael Zawacki2016 TOCA International Contest Winners Photo - FirstBest Photo Publication (cover or inside photo from news article)“25 Years at Ashfield Golf Club - Greenside August, 2015”Alan Mahon Photo - MeritBest Photo Publication (cover or inside photo from news article)“Monkstown Golf Club Two Page Spread Photo”Alan Mahon Writing - FirstBest Writing Publication (article or editorial)“Uncertain waters”Hal Phillips Writing - MeritBest Writing Publication (article or editorial)“Made in the shade”Hal PhillipsWriting - MeritBest Writing Publication (article or editorial)“Life at St. Columba's - Greenside December, 2015”Alan MahonDesign - FirstBest Design Publication (full magazine article layout) “Monkstown Golf Club Feature Article Greenside April, 2015”Alan Mahon Design - FirstBest Design Publication - two-plus page design article“Made in the shade”Kelly NeisDesign - MeritBest Design Publication - two-plus page design article“Remembering the RMS Lusitania - Greenside August, 2015”Alan Mahon, Jon Kiger2016 Gardner AwardsPhotography, Video and Multimedia – Marketing Communications“SiteOne Brand Anthem Video”Swanson Russell and SiteOnePhotography, Video and Multimedia – Publishing“Growing the Game”Jon Kiger, TurfNetDesign – Marketing Communications“Safer Hydro Print Ad”EPIC CreativeDesign – Publishing“Turf & Turf Design Build Media Kit”The Turf & Turf Design Build Teams, Grand View MediaNew Media – Marketing Communications“Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show App”TR Digital Media and Brian LaurentNew Media – Publishing“LM Social Media Strategy”Marisa Palmieri, Dillon Stewart, Allison BarwaczLandscape Management, North Coast MediaSpecial Projects – Marketing Communications“Zoysia is a Game Changer Tour”Stacie Zinn RobertsSpecial Projects – Publishing“LM October 2015”Marisa Palmieri, Dillon Stewart, Tracie MartinezLandscape Management, North Coast MediaWriting – Marketing Communications“Christy Webber Landscapes John Deere Journal Story”John Deere and IMREWriting – Publishing“A place to breathe”Brian Horn, Lawn and Landscape, GIE Media### ................
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