The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) have revealed details of their Welcome Celebration, taking place on the opening night of BTME 2022.

Naga Munchetty
 
Presented by television presenter and golf personality Naga Munchetty, BIGGA say the Welcome Celebration is a an informal event that recognises the achievements of their members throughout the previous year, including the presentation of the BIGGA Awards 2022. This year its lead sponsor is AMS Robotics.
 
The free-to-attend event takes place in the Main Auditorium of the Harrogate Convention Centre and will recognise the many people who have contributed positively to the industry since the previous BTME in January 2020.
 
The BIGGA Welcome Celebration takes place on Tuesday 22 March at 5.30pm. At the event will be announced:

• The winners of the BIGGA Awards 2022
• The winner of the Innovation and Thought Leadership Award sponsored by Campey Turf Care Solutions.

Also recognised will be the:

• BIGGA Annual Photographic Competition winner
• BIGGA’s latest Life Members
• CPD achievers
• Master Greenkeepers

Also introduced will be the association's new president and vice president for 2022.
 
BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton said, “The BIGGA Welcome Celebration is the one event of the year where every BIGGA member can join us to recognise all the hard work that has been done across the association. It’s free to attend so you don’t need an invitation and there’ll also be all necessary COVID safety measures in place. All we ask is that you come along and celebrate everything we have overcome since the last time we were together in January 2020. The world has changed, but let’s use this as an opportunity to announce that we are back and better than ever!"