Sports field Manager of the Year Award

Canadian Sports Fields Association (formerly Sports Turf Canada) established the Sports Field Manager of the Year Award program in order to encourage, support and acknowledge those working in the sports turf industry.

Award Purpose:

 The Sports Field Manager of the Year Award recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and innovation in the field of sports turf management. This prestigious award is a peer-driven acknowledgment of the hard work and commitment demonstrated by professionals in maintaining high-quality sports fields for athletes and communities across Canada.

What It Means to Award Recipients:

• Validation of industry excellence and professional integrity.
• Recognition by peers, demonstrating the significance of their contributions.
• Increased credibility when managing national and international sporting events.
• Enhanced industry awareness and visibility of their work.
• A sense of pride and motivation to continue advancing the profession.

Award Criteria:

• Demonstrated excellence in sports turf management and maintenance.
• Positive engagement with the public and industry professionals.
• Contribution to innovation, sustainability, and best practices in the field.
• Leadership in training, mentoring, and developing future professionals.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be current non-commercial members in good standing of Canadian Sports Fields Association (formerly Sports Turf Canada)
• Members of the Association Board of Directors or Awards Committee are not eligible as nominator or nominee
• Sponsors are not eligible as nominator or nominee

Policies

• Nominees will be judged on the basis of the information contained in the above criteria and supplementary material
• Nominations must be received by November 30th 2025 for consideration.
• Presentation will be made to the award recipient at an appropriate industry conference or event

The Canadian Sports Fields Association (formerly Sports Turf Canada) wishes to ensure that deserving professionals receive the recognition they have earned while inspiring the next generation of leaders in sports turf management.