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Calling All Grounds Care Heroes:
Nominations & Entries Now Open for GMA Industry Awards

The diner at the GMA Industry Awards Nominations and entries are now open for the Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) Industry Awards and, this year, we’re turning up the excitement!

Anfield Stadium, the iconic home of Liverpool FC, will be the new backdrop for this prestigious event on Thursday 13th March 2025.

Breaking new ground, the Industry Awards are making their debut at Anfield Stadium, following previous editions at Headingley Stadium and the NEC alongside Europe's premier grounds management show, SALTEX.

Since 2009, the GMA Industry Awards have celebrated outstanding achievements in grounds care across professional, amateur, and voluntary sectors, spanning a variety of sports. But this year it’s extra special, as it kicks off the GMA’s annual awareness campaign: #GroundsWeek, running from March 17th to 23, 2025. ISEKI returns as the Industry Awards platinum sponsor for 2025, reaffirming their support for the sector, alongside award category sponsors, DLF Seeds and Syngenta.

Shifting from its traditional November date to March, these awards now support the vital mission of #GroundsWeek, honouring the unsung heroes - the grounds care professionals and volunteers who keep the nation's playing surfaces pristine!

Categories That Inspire Greatness:

With 17 categories spanning the entire sector, the GMA Industry Awards provide the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the year‑round contribution of grounds staff towards maintaining and improving playing surfaces.

Young Groundsperson of the Year - Recognising rising stars
Newcomer of the Year - Welcoming fresh talent
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year - Honouring those who go above and beyond
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year - Making a difference in local sports
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year - Innovation on display
Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award - Champions of eco‑friendly practices (Sponsored by Syngenta)
Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year - Precision and passion
Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year - Pitch‑perfect excellence
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year - Serving up aces in turf management
Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year - Galloping towards excellence
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year - Tackling pitches head on
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year - Scrumming up perfection
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year - Scoring perfection, the MVPs behind the scenes
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite) - Elevating the game, making stadiums roar
University & College Grounds Team of the Year ‑ Cultivating knowledge and green spaces
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year - Nurturing growth in every blade (Sponsored by ISEKI)
GMA Grounds Manager of the Year - Celebrating the very best across the industry (Sponsored by DLF Seeds)

Sarah Hunter, Head of Events at the GMA said: “The GMA Industry Awards are a fantastic opportunity for individuals and teams to gain the recognition they deserve for their vital work across the grounds care industry. I urge everyone to get involved and submit their nominations - It’s going to be a great event at Anfield Stadium, and we look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements.”