BIGGA say that dozens of their members have expanded their horizons on this trip and have described it as a fantastic professional and personal networking opportunity.

This time the GIS is being held in San Diego, California between 6-11 February 2016. The successful candidates will man the BIGGA Stand at the show and explore the huge exhibition which will again be showcasing world-first products.

They will also be taking advantage of the educational programme which involves a wide range of seminars and workshops.

It's also described as a priceless networking opportunity as the successful BIGGA members get to increase their industry knowledge by chatting to greenkeepers and Superintendents from across the world.

The first part of the application process is to fill in an online form which can be found here - click on 'Start New Application':

The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September. After filling in the online form via the link above, a series of interviews will then be held led by a panel from BIGGA and Bernhard, before the final ten Delegates are selected. Applicants must be full BIGGA members.