2025 DISTRIBUTOR OF EXCELLENCE

Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Corp were awarded the Distributor of Excellence award at the recent GCSA Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Florida. “I am humbled and so grateful we earned this award,” says President Chris Pogge.  “This award is a reflection of our team’s dedication to doing their very best for the customer year in and year out.” 

The Toro Company Partners in Excellence Awards recognize the highest performers amongst its distributors, which includes approximately 50 domestic and 100 foreign distributors in more than 90 countries.

Partners in Excellence Awards were first introduced in 1984 and consist of three possible awards with Distributor of Excellence being Toro’s top honor a Distributor can achieve. Its criteria are focused on outstanding achievements in performance, customer care, and customer satisfaction. This designation is given to the distributor who achieves the highest cumulative ranking in four pillars scored as part of the Toro Partners in Excellence program.

Grassland, a full line Toro Distributor Since 1961, celebrates 65 years of serving the Turf Industry this year. A very special thank you to our customers and our commercial sales, consumer sales, irrigation sales and service team, parts department, service department, and office staff.  Without you this would not be possible.

Jeff Joedicke receives Irrigation Honor

In addition, Jeff Joedicke received the Blue Blazer award for his efforts in golf irrigation sales. This honor is given to an individual who has provided sales and support excellence that brings value to their customers.  A recipient is active in industry organizations and a leader in their market. Congratulations Jeff, well deserved, thank you for all you do for our irrigation customers.