The Grounds Management Association (GMA) in the UK announced the winners of its 2026 Industry Awards.
The 2026 winners are:
- Young Groundsperson of the Year (Sponsored by Origin Amenity Solutions): Flynn Good
- Newcomer of the Year (Sponsored by ICL): George Legg
- Volunteer Groundsperson/Team of the Year (Sponsored by Chappell Enterprises UK): Trubshaw Cross
- Community Groundsperson/Team of the Year (Sponsored by National Governing Bodies of Sport): Stoneham Lane Football Complex
- Best Managed Artificial Surface of the Year: University of Warwick
- Environmental & Sustainability Impact Award: Liverpool F.C.
- Bowls & Croquet Groundsperson/Team of the Year: Dean Gibbons
- Professional Cricket Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Barenbrug): Marylebone Cricket Club
- Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Advanced Turf Technology LTD): The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
- Professional Horse Racing Grounds Team of the Year: Warwick Racecourse
- Professional Rugby League Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Agronomic Services Ltd): Castleford Tigers
- Professional Rugby Union Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by MJ Abbott/Premier Pitches): Bristol Bears
- Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Reesink): Lincoln City F.C
- Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year (Elite) (Sponsored by SGL): Manchester City F.C.
- University & College Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by Kubota): University of Warwick
- Independent School Grounds Team of the Year (Sponsored by ISEKI): Whitgift School
- GMA Grounds Manager of the Year (Sponsored by DLF Seeds Ltd): Karl McDermott
“The GMA Industry Awards are always a key highlight in our calendar,” said GMA CEO Geoff Webb. “They give us the chance to celebrate the hard work that drives our industry forward. We received a record number of entries this year which shows real strength and pride across grounds management. I want to congratulate all our winners and thank them for the great work they do every day.”