The Toro Company was recently recognized by The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) with the Gold Medal Award, which is given to an individual or company in recognition of their outstanding and long-term achievements and/or contributions to the Green Industry.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by PGMS for our commitment to the Greens Industry,” explains Paula Sliefert, senior marketing manager for Toro. “By working together with PGMS, Toro has taken an active role in advancing the professional grounds management industry through proactive education and development. Being recognized for our efforts is a real honor. We look forward to a strong partnership between Toro and PGMS for many years to come."
Toro was recognized for its long-term support of the overall Green Industry and PGMS as it has been a Platinum Partner in Professionalism for the past few years. In August of this year, Toro hosted PGMS for their Summer Regional Seminar and Site Visit event, providing attendees with a dynamic, behind-the-scenes tour of their global headquarters in Bloomington, MN, as well as highly informative educational sessions. Additionally, Toro was honored for the innovative products and services they have given to the industry for the past 100 years.
Founded in 1911, PGMS is an individual membership society of grounds professionals dedicated to advancing the grounds management profession through education and professional development. Further information on PGMS is available online at www.PGMS.org.
