Recent Event

Success of the Recent Pesticide Recertification Webinar

The recent pesticide recertification webinar, sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council, Virginia Tech Turfgrass, and the W.S. Connelly family of companies, was a resounding success. With over 1,200 participants tuning in to earn their credits, the event featured insightful presentations from PhD and masters candidate students representing Virginia Tech, Rutgers University, and Clemson University. Attendees praised the quality of the content and the expertise of the speakers, making this one of the most well-received webinars to date.

A highlight of the event was the $2,500 in scholarships available to presenters, with winners determined by a panel of industry judges as well as votes from licensed attendees. Three presenters received the Judges’ Choice Award, while another three earned the People’s Choice Award. However, in a remarkable show of support for the next generation of turfgrass and pesticide professionals, each presenter walked away with some level of scholarship funding.

This event is proudly sponsored by W.S. Connelly in honor of and tribute to the late Willard Stiff Connelly (W.S.), founder of W.S. Connelly. His legacy continues to inspire and support the industry through education and professional development opportunities.

The overwhelming positive feedback from participants underscores the importance of continued education and industry collaboration. This webinar not only provided valuable recertification credits but also served as a platform to recognize and reward emerging talent in the field. We look forward to future events that continue to elevate industry knowledge and professional development.