A team award highlighting the very best sports turf management at a football club, outside of the men’s Premier League and Championship in England, and men’s Premier League in Scotland. Applicable to those within the professional leagues in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. 

Who can enter?

Entrants should be paid on a full-time basis as employees of the club, and work at the stadium and/or training ground. The venue must host paying spectators. 

Entry / Nomination criteria:

Teams can enter or be nominated by an employer, manager or third-party. The award is judged taking into account the 12 months prior to the award category application submission date.

Judging Criteria:

The judges will be looking for evidence to support your entry in the following areas:

• Club infrastructure, staffing levels and number of pitches
• Internal pitch usage – club use, commercial use, hire etc.
• Community use on pitches and/or external use e.g. hire, concerts and major events etc (where applicable)
• Evidence of optimising and/or maximising budget and resources available
• Evidence of use of appropriate and safe use of machinery and/or equipment.
• Evidence of incorporating any relevant research development for improving the playing surface.
• Entrants/Nominees must demonstrate strong technical ability.
• Evidence of continual development, learning and implementation for staff (including training and mental health & wellbeing).

Applications are now closed for this award.