At the Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA), there’s no shortage of individuals recognized for success. Indeed, the program is known for its diligent teachers who cultivate excellence within their students. Two of the IAA’s most recent stars, Scott Hebert and Evan Richter, stole the spotlight as recipients of the Eastern Shore Association of Golf Course Superintendents (ESAGCS) Founders Scholarship. The scholarship is dedicated to the founding members of the association who had the vision to create an association based on the free exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of golf course management, all in a relaxed and friendly way that is indicative of life on the Eastern Shore.
“It’s very flattering to be recognized by the ESAGCS for education within the field of turfgrass management. Personally, this is very new to me as I have struggled with education my whole life. To be recognized in the manner is very cool,” said Richter, a golf course management major who works part time at Eisenhower Golf Course in Crownsville, MD.
Hebert, a golf course management major who interned at the River Course at Queenstown Harbor located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, also felt especially grateful for the award. "Winning the ESAGCS Founders Scholarship was a great honor. Being presented the $1,000 check by the President, Mike Salvio, in front of the whole chapter was a really rewarding experience, not only because of the work I have put in, but being congratulated by local professionals within the industry."
IAA Director Glori Hyman couldn’t be happier about the recognition the hardworking students received. “Not only did two of our current students win scholarships, but the awards were presented by an IAA Alum, Mike Salvio, who is president of the Eastern Shore association,” added Hyman.
