SFMA

SFMA Innovative Awards Program

SFMA acknowledges that continuous advancements in technology, science, products and services are contributing to the enhancement of the sports field management profession. In recognition of the companies leading this evolutionary progress, SFMA established the Innovative Awards Program.

Eligibility

  • Open to all SFMA Commercial members participating in the upcoming SFMA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
  • Participating companies must showcase their products, services or technologies at the SFMA Exhibition.
  • Each company is allowed one submission per year.

Qualification

The submitted product, equipment, service or technology must meet the following criteria:

  • It should have been introduced for sale between the end of the current year’s SFMA show and the conclusion of the subsequent year’s SFMA show.
  • It should significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sports field managers, prioritizing the creation of safer and more playable playing surfaces for athletes.
  • Applications must be submitted by October 15.

Selection

A panel of SFMA non-commercial members representing all membership categories will evaluate the entries. Each year, there may be one or more recipients of the award. The panel of judges will grant awards to companies whose services, products, technologies or equipment align closely with the provided definition of innovation.

Notification and recognition

The identity of the winner(s) will remain confidential until their announcement on the first day of the trade show. SFMA will honor the winner(s) by:

  • Making a special announcement during the trade show.
  • Providing a dedicated logo for the company’s use in promoting their award-winning product, service, technology or equipment.
  • Including coverage in SFMA communications and conference press releases.
  • Displaying special signage at the winner(s) booth(s) within the SFMA Exhibition.
  • Extending verbal and visual acknowledgment during the Annual SFMA Awards Banquet.

Visit https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/innovative-awards/ to complete the brief online application. For more information about the 2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition in Palm Springs, California, visit https://www. sportsfieldmanagement.org/conference/.