70-Year-Old Golf Course Equipment Manager Wins GCSAA Award

The Edwin Budding Award, named for the inventor of the lawnmower and presented in partnership with Ransomes Jacobsen, is given annually to an equipment manager or related innovator, technician, educator or engineer who has made a significant impact in the golf and turf business.

Ward's career proves he fits the bill. More than 20 years ago, the now 70-year-old equipment manager initiated the development of two equipment lifts specifically designed for golf course machinery.

In addition, he has continued to help develop accessories for the lifts over the years. Trion Lifts Inc produced the lifts in Colorado before the company was acquired by Alabama-based Turf Pride USA in 2012. They are still sold worldwide, and are in use by two of Ward's colleagues in New Zealand and Hong Kong.

"I am kind of flying on cloud nine right now," said Ward, who is technically a Loveland city employee. "The last thing I ever expected was to win an award from the GCSAA. I let out a big yell when I hung up the phone after being informed by the GCSAA President. What an honour. I feel so lucky."

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