“It is fitting that such a respected leader of our industry is honored with the Wendt Commitment Award,” said NSSGA President and CEO Joy Wilson in a written statement. “In my dozen-plus years with the association, I have personally seen Rick’s commitment to association operations conferences, political policies and technical activities. He has played an invaluable role in the success of AGG1. We are deeply thankful for his efforts at NSSGA and, undoubtedly, he has helped better not only ours, but all of the organizations in which he has become involved.”