Turf Life Presents its Servin’ Turf Award to Linda Pittillo Bradley
Linda Bradley receiving plaque for her service from incoming TPI President Jimmy Fox. PHOTO: Steve Trusty
Turf Life, the brand that salutes the consumer and industry “players” everywhere whose lives involve turf, presented their Servin’ Turf Award to Linda Pittillo Bradley. The Servin’ Turf Award (a word play on Surf & Turf) honors and celebrates a Turf Industry Professional, Facility or Organization that has gone above and beyond to create and/or maintain an outstanding and sustainable turf environment.
Linda Pittillo Bradley is firmly grounded in her faith, devoted to her family, and passionate about natural turfgrass. She is co-owner, with her brother Wayne, of the turfgrass sod production business started by their parents, Fred and Merle Pittillo, Turf Mountain Sod in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Linda is a strong proponent of spreading the message of the multiple benefits of natural turfgrass. Her outreach starts with the family farm, where she welcomes student and other
Linda shares the benefits of turfgrass with third graders as they spread out on the grass during their tour of Turf Mountain Sod. 30
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tour groups to experience a personal interaction with natural grass as they learn about it. As the first woman president of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Linda’s outreach extends across the U.S. and internationally. She connects with members across the world and supports collaboration with other green industry associations to help people understand the vital role natural turfgrass plays within the environment—and in their lives. Linda’s warm and welcoming smile is a reflection of her compassionate, supportive spirit. She is truly making a positive impact. Nominations for the Servin’ Turf Award can be made via e-mail to t.purdum@yahoo.com or by calling Terrie Purdum at (321) 765-4215.
Photo by Steve Trusty Golf Central • Volume 18, Issue 2