This year the categories have been revised in line with the league re-structuring and an extra category included. The categories are as follows:
  • Clubs at Step 1 and 2 (Conference and Conference North & South)
  • Clubs at Step 3 and 4 (Northern Premier, Isthmian and Southern Premier and 1st Divisions)
  • Clubs at Step 5 and 6
  • Clubs at Step 7 and Below
  • Local Authorities

If you would like to nominate your Club Groundsman (Step 5 or Below) or Local Authority for the Award, please download an application form below and return to your County FA by Friday 10th December. County FA contact details can be found here.

For Clubs at Step 1-4, please contact your League Secretary for details of how to enter. The top three groundsman in these categories will then go forward to National Judging.

The Judges are not only looking at the quality of the pitch, but also take in to consideration the Groundsman knowledge, the resources available to him, how often the pitch is used and whether he is full or part time.

The winners of the County FA’s awards then go through to the Regional Finals which are judged by members of the Institute of Groundsmanship during March.

The winners of the Region’s are announced at ceremonies during April. All Regional winners then go forward to compete for the National Awards and are invited to attend the National Ceremony at Windsor Racecourse. The National winners along with a trophy receive travel vouchers for a overseas weekend break.


>2002 AWARDS

For some background on how the concept started and who won in the first year click here More>>
>2003 AWARDS

For information on this year's award winners and ceremony click here More>>

>2004 AWARDS

For information on this year's award winners and ceremony click here More>>

>2005 AWARDS

For information on this year's award winners and ceremony click here More>>


>GROUNDSMAN COURSES

For more information on Ground Maintenance and the courses available see http://www.iog.org/