The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced that nominations and entries are now open for their Industry Awards.

The Awards will take place on Thursday 13 March 2025 at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool FC.

With 17 categories spanning the entire sector, the categories are:

• Young Groundsperson of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
• Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
• Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
• Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award
• Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year
• Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
• Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite)
• University & College Grounds Team of the Year
• Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
• GMA Grounds Manager of the Year

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."

Turf professionals can now nominate someone deserving, or enter themselves, by visiting here.

Award Nominations close on Friday 13 September 2024 and final entries close on Friday 27 September 2024.