GMA Industry Awards Heads To Edgbaston

14 July 2025

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We're delighted to confirmed that our flagship celebration of the industry - the GMA Industry Awards - will return on Thursday 12 March 2026, hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

Now in its 15th edition, the awards champion the very best in grounds care including everyone from grassroots volunteers to top-tier professionals, recognising the individuals and grounds teams who power sport at every level.

First launched in 2009, the awards have become a much-anticipated fixture in the grounds management calendar. Having previously been held at standout venues including Headingley Stadium and Anfield, and formerly a centrepiece at SALTEX - Europe’s cutting-edge grounds management show - the 2026 ceremony promises another unmissable evening of celebration.

The night will feature a prestigious ceremony, three-course meal, entertainment and the chance to network with some of the sector’s most respected figures. It brings together professionals, volunteers, suppliers and industry organisations from across the UK and beyond to honour the vital work being done at every level of sport.

Crucially, the awards are made possible through the ongoing reinvestment from SALTEX, ensuring that the sector can continue to celebrate its people and their impact.

Geoff Webb, CEO of the Grounds Management Association, said: “The Industry Awards are all about celebrating the people who make sport possible, often behind the scenes. Whether it’s a volunteer at a local club or a head groundsperson at a major venue, these are the people driving standards across the sector.

“Edgbaston’s the perfect setting for what’s always a brilliant night, and we can’t wait to bring everyone together and recognise another year of outstanding work.”

Full details on award categories and how to enter or nominate will be announced soon.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ben Muschamp at bmuschamp@thegma.org.uk.

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