The Grounds Management Association (GMA) in the UK announced its shortlist for the GMA Industry Awards 2025. The annual awards highlight the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams and organizations who set the benchmark for excellence across the sector.
This year’s shortlist was decided by a panel of 10 leading grounds management professionals, tasked with selecting the standout candidates across 17 different categories.
Winners will be unveiled at a ceremony hosted at Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium on March 13, 2025.
Young Grounds Person of the Year (Sponsored by Origin Amenity Solutions)
- Ged Newman – Lincoln City Football Club
- Bethany Gibbs – Wellington School
- Thomas Heppell-Mooney – Lancaster University
Newcomer of the Year of the Year (Sponsored by ICL)
- Matthew Barr – Warwick Independent Schools Foundation
- Alexander Weeks – Lord’s Cricket Ground
- Mark Dawson – Hale End Arsenal Youth Academy
Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year (Sponsored by Husqvarna)
- David Stephens-Row – Battisford & District Cricket Club
- Tom Banks – Kirkoswald Football Club
- Offerton Cricket Club
Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year (Sponsored by the National Governing Bodies of Sport)
- Yeovil Recreation Centre
- Rothwell Juniors Football Club
- Stoneham Lane Football Complex
- Eddie Mills – Northfield Town Football Club
Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year
- Adel War Memorial Association
- Dean Gibbons – Wantage Bowling Club
Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year
- Scottish Rugby Union
- Stoneham Lane Football Complex
- Yeovil Recreation Centre
- Repton School
Environmental and Sustainability Impact Award (Sponsored by Syngenta)
- London Youth Sports Trust
- University of Warwick
- Liverpool Football Club
Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year
- Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- Yorkshire County Cricket Club
- Lancashire County Cricket Club
- Worcestershire Cricket Club
Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Infinicut)
- The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
- Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year
- Newbury Racecourse
- York Racecourse
- Sedgefield Racecourse
Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Agronomic Services Ltd)
- Hull KR
- Castleford Tigers
- Hull FC
Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year
- Leicester Tigers
- Bristol Bears
- Northampton Saints
Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year
- Burton Albion Football Club
- Wigan Athletic Football Club
- Stockport County Football Club
Professional Football Grounds Team (Elite) of the Year (Sponsored by SGL)
- Liverpool Football Club
- Manchester City Football Club
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium & Training Centre
University/College Grounds Team of the Year
- University of Warwick
- Swansea University
- Lancaster University
Independent School Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by ISEKI UK & Ireland)
- Uppingham School
- Eton College
- Abingdon School
