The SFMA Student Challenge featured students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country competing in an exam that challenges knowledge in the sports field management industry. The winning teams received a cash award, a plaque and medallions for each team member. The prize money benefits the institution’s turfgrass program and creates opportunities for students pursuing a career in sports field management.
2-year winning teams
- 1st place: Penn State Team 302 – Camden Macek, Simon Wattier, Tyler Houghton and Jake Gartley
- 2nd place: Kirkwood Team 203 – Bennett Cooper, Cade Hougland, Tyler Johnson and Davin Wickman
- 3rd place: Mt. San Antonio Team 206 – Jessie Lerma, Kevin Magana, Kenneth Rodriguez and Mayra Rubio
4-year winning teams
- 1st place: Iowa State Team 402 – Trevor Clawson, James Sprague, Mira Emma and Bryce Witham
- 2nd place: Purdue University Team 204 – Hayden Flick, Jacob Winger, Eli Ziliak and Broden Piel
- 3rd place: Penn State Team 306 – Chase Minnick, Aidan Huedepohl, Ryan Zolotsky and Dylan Deschamp

The SFMA Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation, Founding Partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing.