The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has announced that nominations and entries are now officially open for the 2026 GMA Industry Awards, taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the renowned Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements across the breadth of the grounds management sector, from grassroots heroes to elite-level stadium teams.
Now in its fifteenth edition, the GMA Industry Awards have long recognised the vital contribution of grounds staff across all levels of sport. The 2026 ceremony continues that tradition, celebrating excellence, innovation, and commitment across the sector. The GMA is proud to welcome back ISEKI as platinum sponsor, reaffirming their support for the industry, alongside valued category sponsors Agronomic Services Ltd, ICL and Origin Amenity Solutions.
With seventeen categories spanning the entire sector, the GMA Industry Awards provide the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the year-round contribution of grounds staff in maintaining and improving playing surfaces.
Head of Events at the Grounds Management Association, Sarah Hunter said: “The GMA Industry Awards are a chance to come together and celebrate the people who make sport possible from the ground up. With nominations and entries now officially open, we are encouraging people to either put someone making a difference within Grounds Management forward or submit an entry for an award.
“Every year, we see incredible stories of dedication and innovation, and 2026 will be no exception. We’re looking forward to delivering an evening that reflects the pride, professionalism, and passion at the heart of this industry.”
To nominate someone deserving, or to submit an entry, visit gmaindustryawards.uk/
