Sponsors

Take a look at the organisations supporting the GMA Industry Awards 2023.

ISEKI UK & Ireland

Platinum Sponsor and Award Category Sponsor
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year

ISEKI has had a presence in Europe for more than five decades, with the establishment of ISEKI Europe SA in Brussels in 1971. The company made history by being the first to introduce compact tractors to the UK market in the mid-1970s. Today, ISEKI products are distributed and supported by ISEKI UK & Ireland through a wide network of dealers. Whether it’s a compact tractor or a mower designed for sports fields or amenity turf, ISEKI products exemplify the unparalleled quality and innovative design that is synonymous with Japanese engineering.

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.  

Infinicut

Award Category Sponsor
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year

The INFINICUT® range has undeniably proven its credentials with greenkeepers and groundsmen, seeing it become the workstyle choice at leading sporting facilities worldwide. Available in 22”, 26”, 30” and 34” widths, and with a fixed (FX) or floating head (FL), the INFINICUT® cylinder mower features industry-leading cut quality, lithium battery power and CAN bus protocol, making it the world’s first professional Bluetooth mower range – enabling wireless interfacing via the InfiniApp. Extending the INFINICUT® concept is the SM34 Rotary Mower, which delivers millimeter precision adjustment and strong vacuum performance for powerful debris removal and an immaculate finish.   

The INFINICUT® can also be transformed into a multi-use maintenance unit via the TMSYSTEM™. Suitable for all golf and sports turf surfaces, the TMSYSTEM™ features 11 cassettes for grooming and various turf maintenance activities. 

Origin Amenity Solutions

Award Category Sponsor
Young Groundsperson of the Year

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is a proud supporter of the GMA Awards.

OAS is the UK’s leading supplier of innovative products and solutions for the turf, amenity, and grounds maintenance sector.  

The company comprises four leading industry brands – Headland Amenity, Rigby Taylor, Symbio & TurfKeeper. The business builds on the innovative product knowledge of these individual brands and operates at the leading edge of plant science and turf technology with a broad spectrum of products.

The OAS Research & Development Centre underpins decades of experience and proven products to develop new and innovative products, techniques and programmes to consider future climatic and legislative changes our industry faces.

Agronomic Services LTD

Award Category Sponsor
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year

Agronomic Services Ltd are the market leaders in foliar nutrition, producing the most advanced soil testing evaluation service and agronomic advice. We offer a comprehensive range of carefully curated turf care nutrition. Supplying world class venues in the UK and Internationally. Creating a road map for your sports turf, to enable you to produce the finest quality greens throughout the year and excellent playing surfaces. With over 30 years of experience, specialising in grow-ins and renovation work.

We are delighted to sponsor the 2023 GMA Industry Award for Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year. We are proud to support this event, shining a light on all those involved in sports turf management, and in particular, Rugby League grounds managers.

SGL

Award Category Sponsor
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite)

SGL provides grounds managers from all over the world with the tools and support to maintain a high-quality playing surface throughout the year.

The SGL system consists of grow lighting units – specializing in LED technology – to enhance grass recovery after practice sessions, matches or events, eco-friendly grass disease prevention equipment to keep the pitch healthy, an all-in-one data collection tool to empower data driven decision making, and dedicated support from our agronomists to achieve optimal results.

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.

DLF

Award Category Sponsor
GMA Grounds Manager of the Year

DLF Seeds is a market-leading producer, and distributor of grass seed, boasting a legacy of over a century. With a global presence, DLF Seeds is at the forefront of innovation, providing top-quality grass seed varieties tailored for professional use.

Their unwavering commitment to research and development ensures cutting-edge seed technologies that deliver unparalleled performance, resilience, and aesthetic appeal in diverse landscapes. Trusted by sports turf managers, greenkeepers & landscapers alike, DLF Seeds continues to revolutionize the industry with sustainable, climate-resilient grass seed solutions.

Dedicated to excellence, DLF Seeds remains the preferred choice for professionals seeking the greenest results. 

Syngenta

Award Category Sponsor
Environmental & Sustainability Impact Award

Syngenta is pleased to sponsor the Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award, recognising the growing importance of managing high quality playing surfaces with sustainable practices backed by science. Sustainability is a key element of the Syngenta $1.2bn annual R&D investment and identifying ways to help customers reduce their environmental impact through more targeted and efficient use of integrated chemical and biological controls. Syngenta strives to manufacture products with the lowest possible environmental impact. The Syngenta Operation Pollinator initiative has ably demonstrated that providing high quality playing surfaces is entirely compatible with managing out of play areas for maximum ecological benefit.  To find out more visit www.syngentaturf.co.uk

AVANT TECNO LTD.

Award Category Sponsor
Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year

As we eagerly anticipate our 25th anniversary next year, Avant Tecno UK Ltd proudly reflects on our incredible journey within the compact machinery industry. For over two decades, we have been at the forefront of innovation, passionately dedicated to shaping the future of compact loaders and attachments. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and safety ensures that our extensive dealer network provides you with products of unparalleled quality and unwavering support.

With a rich history that boasts over 250 attachments and 7 distinct loader series, we continue to redefine industry standards through our Finnish engineering expertise. Our substantial presence in the UK has allowed us to introduce ground-breaking solutions in various sectors, from farming and landscaping to construction and groundscare.

As we approach this significant milestone, we eagerly look forward to our continued journey, where we will continue to deliver top-notch solutions to meet the evolving needs of different industries.

To find out more visit www.avanttecno.com/uk

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have some exciting sponsorship opportunities available for this year’s prestigious awards ceremony.

As a GMA Industry Awards sponsor, you will be demonstrating your support for the grounds care industry.

AWARD CATEGORY Sponsor

from £3,995

Benefits include:

— Company-named award
— Company delegate to present
— Sponsor table for 10 guests
— Dedicated marketing campaign

Bespoke Sponsorship Package