Take a look at the organisations supporting the GMA Industry Awards & Conference 2026.
ISEKI UK & Ireland
Platinum Sponsor and Award Category Sponsor
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year
Based in Japan and founded 100 years ago, ISEKI has been a consistent leader in the development and manufacturing of specialist agricultural and horticultural machinery. Exceeding the customers’ expectations is an essential part of the ISEKI ethos, priding itself on developing a range of quality compact tractors and mowers with superb specifications and reliability. ISEKI has been represented in Europe for over 50 years, having established ISEKI Europe SA in Brussels during 1971. ISEKI UK & Ireland is part of a worldwide network of distributors and is responsible for distributing compact tractors and mowers in the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Middle East and Africa.
ISEKI UK & Ireland takes immense pride in its partnership with the Grounds Management Assocation and is committed to providing unparalleled support and expertise to professionals in this field.
ICL
Award Category Sponsor
Newcomer of the Year
ICL is a leading provider of high-performance products and expert support for sports turf professionals. Across the UK and Ireland, we work with grounds teams at all levels, from grassroots clubs to elite stadia, to help maintain safe, high-quality playing surfaces year-round.
Our range includes proven fertilisers, wetting agents, seed and plant protection products, all backed by ongoing research and technical insight.
We’re proud to sponsor the GMA Awards and support the industry’s continued drive for excellence in pitch maintenance, recognising the hard work and professionalism shown across the grounds management community.
Agronomic Services LTD
Award Category Sponsor
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year
With more than 30 years’ experience, sports turf professionals trust Agronomic Services Ltd for their expert agronomic advice, comprehensive testing systems, analytical reports and turf action plans combining quality products. With distribution for Floratine products and their own Agronomics liquid range they provide tailor-made nutrition packages.
Agronomic Services Ltd are delighted to sponsor the Professional Rugby League Grounds team for the 3rd year running showcasing the skills and dedication of the grounds managers and their teams.
Origin Amenity Solutions
Award Category Sponsor
Young Groundsperson of the Year
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is the UK’s largest provider of products for the amenity, sports, and landscape markets, offering a comprehensive range of turf management and plant health solutions. OAS is focused on supporting greenkeepers, grounds managers, local authorities and landscape contractors through product innovation, education and research and development for continuous improvement in plant health practices.
SGL
Award Category Sponsor
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite)
SGL provides grounds managers from all over the world with the necessary tools and support to maintain a consistent, high-quality grass playing surface throughout the year.
The SGL system consists of (1) grass grow lighting units – specialising in LED technology – to enhance grass recovery after practice sessions, matches or events, (2) eco-friendly grass disease prevention equipment to keep the pitch healthy and safe, (3) an all-in-one data collection tool, combined with a dashboard displaying all important pitch values to empower data driven decision making, (4) pitch performance testing technology and data to assess the quality of the playing surface, and (5) dedicated support from our in-house agronomists to achieve optimal results.
In addition to the quality of the playing surface, sustainability is an increasingly important topic within the pitch management industry. It is our goal to provide top quality, energy efficient technology to enable clubs competing on various playing levels to transition towards sustainable pitch management. Therefore, innovation is key.
Reesink
Award Category Sponsor
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year Award
Reesink UK has built up a portfolio of leading brands and products based on its core principles of innovation, quality, value and range to serve its golf customers in the UK.
As the sole Toro distributor in the UK for golf and sports fields equipment and irrigation products, it also has the UK’s most comprehensive machinery offering from Toro.
DLF Seeds
Award Category Sponsor
GMA Grounds Manager of the Year
DLF are the worlds largest breeder, producer and distributor of grass seed with a global network. When you deal with DLF you have science on your side. Research and development are at the heart of our business. Based on the trends and needs of the market place our worldwide research and breeding network develop high performance new sustainable seed varieties suitable for all mixtures uses and climatic conditions.
With over 200 years in the seed industry our market leading brands: Johnsons sports seed, MM, Masterline and Designer our customers can always be assured of a high performance turf surface they can rely on.
KUBOTA
Award Category Sponsor
University & College Grounds Team of the Year
Kubota UK is a market leading supplier of high-performance machinery solutions.
It supplies a comprehensive product range for the groundcare, agricultural, amenity and construction equipment industries and is a leader in the supply of engines for many OEM’s, all supported by outstanding levels of aftersales services from a nationwide network of independent specialist dealers.
Based in Thame (Oxfordshire), Kubota UK is a subsidiary of the Kubota Corporation, a global business. Kubota Corporation’s mission is to support the future of the Earth and humanity by contributing products that help the abundant and stable production of food, help supply and restore reliable water, and help create a comfortable living environment through its superior products, technologies and services.
chappell enterprises uk
Award Category Sponsor
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year
Chappell Enterprises UK works in partnership with businesses across the grounds maintenance, sports turf, landscaping, and horticulture sectors, providing recruitment and labour solutions for roles at every level across the UK, Europe and Middle East.
From operatives and specialists to supervisors and management, we support clients find reliable, skilled people who understand the demands of the industry they are in.
With a strong industry focus and a practical, people-first approach, we help businesses build effective teams, maintain high standards, and deliver successful projects nationwide.
Premier Pitches/MJ Abbott
Award Category Sponsor
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
MJ Abbott are experts in the construction of hybrid, natural turf and synthetic sports surfaces. Undertaking projects ranging from the construction of a stadium pitch, through to a single training pitch or the construction of an entire training ground.
Through the 20 year long-standing partnership with Premier Pitches, who have been part of the MJ Abbott group since 2022, they offer end of season renovation of hybrid and natural turf pitches. MJ Abbott and Premier Pitches combine as industry leaders, in the construction and renovation of playing surfaces for football, rugby, horse racing and cricket.
Barenburg
Award Category Sponsor
Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year
Barenbrug is one of the UK’s leading grass seed breeders and producers, specialising in sports turf, agriculture and forage crops. Founded in 1983 as part of the Royal Barenbrug Group, we are deeply rooted in the UK, supported by a strong network of growers, researchers and distribution teams nationwide.
We develop high-quality grass seed bred specifically for British conditions, helping farmers, grounds professionals and land managers achieve healthier livestock, higher yields and improved performance in an evolving climate. Our portfolio includes drought-tolerant and disease-resistant varieties with clear environmental benefits.
Our purpose is simple: to harness the power of sustainable grass to improve productivity, resilience and environmental stewardship. Backed by global expertise and advanced genetics, our UK team, led by Managing Director Michael Hales, helps customers Grow With Confidence.
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