Distinguished Service Award- This award recognizes outstanding devotion of time, talent, and energy to TPI, its programs, and its objectives for five or more years. Recipient receives complimentary membership for five years.
Innovator of the Year - This award reconizes unique and significant achievements that advance turfgrass sod production through research, engineering, training, marketing, and public relations, or environmental improvement.
Turfgrass Educator Award of Excellence - An educator member whose efforts represent personal commitment, dedication, and positive influence in helping educate consumers, turfgrass producers, and industry professionals throughout the world. These individuals have made themselves available to their community and to TPI to address turfgrass questions and concerns and get involved with programs that promote the benefits of turfgrass.
Honorary Member - This is a prestigious recognition awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of TPI or the natural turfgrass industry as a whole. Selected individuals are honored for their lasting impact, leadership, and dedication to the growth and betterment of the industry. Honorary Members receive complimentary registration to all TPI conferences and events.