The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) announced its 2025 Field of the Year award winners. This prestigious award spotlights the individuals and programs that excelled this year in providing quality, safe playing surfaces.
Every year, SFMA presents the industry’s highest honor to members who manage baseball, football, soccer, softball, and other sporting grounds at the professional, collegiate, school (K-12), and parks and recreation levels.
The 2025 winners are:
PROFESSIONAL
- Baseball – Equity Bank Park, Wichita Wind Surge, Ben Hartman
- Soccer – CPKC Stadium, Kansas City Current, Mira Adamek
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
- Baseball – Alex Box Stadium at Skip Bertman Field, Louisiana State University, Jordan Billingsley
- Football – Kelchner Field, Christopher Newport University, Christoper Webb, CSFM
- Soccer – LSU Soccer Field, Louisiana State University, Jeremy Henderson
- Softball – Joan Joyce Field, Florida Atlantic University, Max Wadsworth
SCHOOLS AND PARKS
- Baseball – Muzzy Field, City of Bristol, CT Parks & Rec., Doug Trillo, CSFM, CPSI, CTTW
- Football – High School Football Field, Windham School District, Robin Wilson
- Soccer – Walsh Field, Pace Academy’s Riverview Sports Complex, Daniel Prince
- Softball – Warrior Softball Field, Little Rock Christian Academy, Ryan Smith
- Sporting Grounds – Ed Karpus Field, Thomas Dale High School, Bryan Sheetz
The SFMA Awards Committee reviewed each submittal and independently rated applicants on field quality as impacted by staffing, budget, use, monthly maintenance, and a visual story that documents challenges and successes.
Winners receive complimentary registration to the 2026 SFMA Conference and Exhibition, accommodations for three nights, signature clothing, and a trophy presented during the annual awards banquet. Each recipient will also be highlighted in an upcoming issue of SportsField Management magazine.