Meet the finalists of the GMA Industry Awards 2026.
YOUNG GROUNDSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Adam Hooper
Tottenham Hotspur F.C
YOUNG GROUNDSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Daniel Birrell
National Cricket Centre Jersey
YOUNG GROUNDSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Flynn Good
Leicester City F.C
YOUNG GROUNDSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Ged Newman
Manchester City F.C
Newcomer of the year
Jack Churchman
Cutcrew Ltd
Newcomer of the year
George Legg
Stanley Park Sports Ground
Newcomer of the year
Samuel Knowles
Nottingham Forest F.C
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Tom Banks
Kirkoswald Football Club
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Trubshaw Cross
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Eddie Mills
Northfield Town F.C
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Craig Dinsdale
Settle United AFC
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
AELTC Community Tennis Centre
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Yeovil Recreation Centre
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Stanley Park Sports Ground
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Stoneham Lane Football Complex
Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Dean Gibbons
Wantage Bowling Club
Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Port Sunlight Village Trust
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
Stanley Park Sports Ground
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
University of Warwick
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
Stoneham Lane Football Complex
Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award
Liverpool F.C
Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award
University of Warwick
Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year
Newbury Racecourse
Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year
Warwick Racecourse
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year
Edgbaston Priory Club
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year
Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year
The Queens Club
Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year
Marylebone Cricket Club
Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year
Leeds Rhinos
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year
Wigan Warriors
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year
Castleford Tigers
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
Twickenham Stadium
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
Twickenham Stoop
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
Bristol Bears
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
Northampton Saints
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
Lincoln City F.C
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
Tranmere Rovers F.C
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
Stockport County Football Club
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
MK Dons F.C
Professional Football Grounds Team (Elite) of the Year
Manchester City Football Club
Professional Football Grounds Team (Elite) of the Year
Liverpool F.C
Professional Football Grounds Team (Elite) of the Year
Leicester City F.C
Professional Football Grounds Team (Elite) of the Year
London Stadium
University/College Grounds Team of the Year
University of Warwick
University/College Grounds Team of the Year
University of Nottingham
University/College Grounds Team of the Year
University of Leeds
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
Culford School
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
Whitgift School
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
Eton College
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