AWARD categories

Check out the award categories for 2026.

Young Groundsperson of the Year
Sponsored by Origin Amenity Solutions
Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by ICL
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Sponsored by National Governing Bodies of Sport
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
Environmental & 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
Sponsored by Agronomic Services Ltd
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
Sponsored by MJ Abbott/Premier Pitches
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
Sponsored by Reesink
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite)
Sponsored by SGL
University & College Grounds Team of the Year
Sponsored by Kubota
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
Sponsored by ISEKI
GMA Grounds Manager of the Year
Sponsored by DLF Seeds Ltd