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GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lizzie Johnston

GroundWOW win 10th innovation award: North-West autonomous technology innovators, GroundWOW, have been announced as the winners of TheStadiumBusiness Innovation Award 2021 at Emirates Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. Now in their 12th year, TheStadiumBusiness Awards are the only awards to recognise a whole spectrum of achievements from across the global stadium industry. The awards are […]

E-Series coming to BTME

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

E-Series coming to BTME: Dennis and SISIS will be introducing their new and exciting range of environmentally friendly turf maintenance machinery to the golf market at BTME 2022. Working alongside carefully selected partners Dennis and SISIS have developed a portfolio of machines that have great battery life and range, with ultra-low noise and vibration, that […]

GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lizzie Johnston

E-Series coming to BTME

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lizzie Johnston

GroundWOW win 10th innovation award: North-West autonomous technology innovators, GroundWOW, have been announced as the winners of TheStadiumBusiness Innovation Award 2021 at Emirates Old Trafford stadium in Manchester.

Now in their 12th year, TheStadiumBusiness Awards are the only awards to recognise a whole spectrum of achievements from across the global stadium industry. The awards are nominated by the industry, for the industry recognise leadership, innovation and achievement in the design, delivery and operation of sports and entertainment facilities globally.

GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

“To be nominated by the industry in such an innovation rich environment was already incredible. To actually win is an enormous and hugely valuable recognition of our development of this point” said GroundWOW’s Chief Commercial Officer, David Pritchard.

The judging panel was made up of well-respected worldwide stadium professionals and the award was presented by David Manica of MANICA Architecture; the designers of the incredible Wynn Field Club at the Allegiant Stadium home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

There is no better tribute to the work of GroundWOW’s talented team than to be featured on such a stellar list of organisations, projects and individuals as this one. Launched in 2019, the Stockport-based company took home their 10^th innovation award for the AV/AI-driven ground printer which activates underutilised real estate.

“Congratulations to everyone who reached the podium,” commented Ian Nuttall, founder of TheStadiumBusiness Awards. “Winners included our industry’s leaders, achievers and stand-out venues, who should all be very proud of their achievements.”

JUDGES

Hundreds of nominations were whittled down to create the shortlist, judged by an independent panel of industry figures including:

Jacque Holowaty, VP Employee & Guest Experience, Climate Pledge Arena
Nick Sautner, Chief Executive Officer, The Eden Park Trust
Dionna Widder, Chief Revenue Officer, Houston Dynamo
Darren Burden, Executive Director, Kai Tak Sports Park
Mel Raines, EVP of Corporate Comms, Community Engagement & Facility Operations, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Paul Fisher, Consultant (Former Chief Executive, Jockey Club Racecourses)
Christian Lau, CTO, Los Angeles FC / Banc of California Stadium
Andy O’Sullivan, Venue Director, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Ian Nuttall, CEO & Co-Founder, TheStadiumBusiness

THE 2021 WINNERS

The Winners and Shortlisted Nominees in each category are as follows:

SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY AWARD

Category Winner: BeAsOne Community Program – Cagliari Calcio

Shortlisted nominees:

Aarhus. Ansvar. Fremtid: Strategic sustainability program – AGF Aarhus
The Beacon: Community Hub – Foundation of Light, Sunderland FC
SMISA Stadium – St Mirren FC
Toronto Vaccine Day: Our Winning Shot – Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Wall of Honour: Ajax Fan Columbarium – PC Uitvaart/Ajax FC/Funeral Products

FAN EXPERIENCE AWARD (SPONSORED BY AVIXA)

Category Winner: Allegiant Stadium Tours – Las Vegas Raiders/BRC Imagination Arts

Shortlisted nominees:

5G Test Bed at Cegeka Arena – KRC Genk, Belgium
Power Portal – Cleveland Cavaliers, USA
AberDNA & Challenger Club strategy – Aberdeen FC, Scotland
Warriors’ Dub Hub – Golden State Warriors, USA

INNOVATION AWARD

Category Winner: AV/AI-driven Ground Printer– GroundWOW

Shortlisted nominees:

Social Distancing Seating Tool – 3D Digital Venue
VenueShield™ Programme – ASM Global
Venue Twin – OnePlan
VfL Connect hospitality app – VfL Wolfsburg
Covid Safety Hub – Realife Tech

INTERIOR & FIT-OUT AWARD

Category Winner: Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas Raiders

Shortlisted nominees:

Cache Creek Club at Levi’s Stadium – San Francisco 49ers
Field Cabanas and Bungalow Suites at SoFi Stadium – LA Rams
Interior Preservation and Modernisation – Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Westview at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea FC/KSS

VENUE TECHNOLOGY

Category Winner: LED Lighting System in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium – Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH

Shortlisted nominees:

Infrastructure and Technology Services at Adams Park – Wycombe Wanderers FC / Landways Management
Nationwide EPOS Implementation – ASM Global (UK)
PAM Wayfinding & Touchpoints at SoFi Stadium – LA Rams/Hollywood Park
Technology Partners Integration at Chase Center – Golden State Warriors

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Category Winner: Leicester City FC Training Ground – Leicester City FC

Shortlisted nominees:

Grand Palais Ephemere – Jean-Michel Wilmotte/GL Events/Paris2024
Helsinki Olympic Stadium renovation – Helsinki, Finland
Lynn Family Stadium – Soccer Holdings/Louisville City FC/HOK
Compton & Edrich Stands at Lord’s – Marylebone Cricket Club/WilkinsonEyre
Sahlen Field renovations – Toronto Blue Jays

SPONSORSHIP, SALES & MARKETING AWARD

Category Winner: Avicii Arena – Trygg-Hansa and Bauhaus/ASM Global/Tim Bergling Foundation

Shortlisted nominees:

DRV PNK Stadium – Inter Miami CF
The Hundred – England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
‘New Lawn’ naming rights – Forest Green Rovers FC
Virtual Pink Seat – Sydney Cricket Ground/McGrath Foundation/Cricket Australia

UNSUNG HERO AWARD

Category Winner: Jackie Ventura, Director of Facility Health and Hygiene, Golden State Warriors

Shortlisted nominees:

Danielle Snyder, Senior Vice President, Guest Services & Security, STAPLES Center
Lesley Spuhler, CEO, Foundation of Light (Sunderland AFC)
Gary Storrie, Health and Safety Manager, Formula 1
James Tagg, Executive Head Chef, Manchester United
Guy Wickett, Development Manager (En Todo), Crystal Palace FC

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Category Winner: Al Guido, President, San Francisco 49ers

Shortlisted nominees:

Vince Cicero, SVP of Corporate Partnerships, FC Cincinnati /TQL Stadium
Eric Granger, General Manager, KFC Yum! Center
Freyja Handy, General Counsel (Europe), ASM Global
Joe Lacob, CEO & Co-Executive Chairman, Golden State Warriors
Tim Shannahan, CEO, Orangetheory Stadium

VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Category Winner: SoFi Stadium

Shortlisted nominees:

Allegiant Stadium
Anfield
Brentford Community Stadium
Chase Center
Suncorp Stadium
WiZink Center Madrid

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

· David Keirle, Chair, KSS

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E-Series coming to BTME

December 14, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

E-Series coming to BTME: Dennis and SISIS will be introducing their new and exciting range of environmentally friendly turf maintenance machinery to the golf market at BTME 2022.

Working alongside carefully selected partners Dennis and SISIS have developed a portfolio of machines that have great battery life and range, with ultra-low noise and vibration, that are a NO COMPROMISE alternative to the petrol range they have been renowned for producing.

E-Series coming to BTME

The investment and research have paid off and the E-Series boasts a range of superior battery-powered products that are befitting of the Dennis and SISIS badges.

Located in the Red Zone on Stand 244, visitors can expect to see the following products on display.

ES-26

Easy to use, superb balance, control, and easy pull back for accurate alignment of next run are just some of the features of the ES-26. With a 26” cutting width, this mower is available with a standard front roller for maintaining fine turf sports surfaces such as golf greens and tees.

ES–22 Ultra

Quiet in operation with ultra-low hand arm vibration, the ES-22 Ultra can help professionals enhance a playing surface. Very simple to control, variable speeds and clip rates, forward speeds controlled by the operator and easy pull back for accurate alignment of next run.

Using a 7 or 11 bladed cutting cylinder and groomer reel, this 560mm (22”) battery mower provides an ultra-fine finish on golf greens and tees. The tungsten tipped groomer can be in or out dependent on conditions.

ES–MK5

The ES-MK5 offers the industry a dedicated battery scarifier that has great battery life and range with ultra-low noise and vibration. It boasts a power output that allows the tough tasks of scarification to be completed without range anxiety.

It is a well-built, reliable machine that is operator friendly, and easy to control which ensures many years of service that helps end users dramatically reduce carbon emissions, maximise output and save money on fuel.

SISIS Flexibrush

The SISIS Flexibrush is a tractor mounted brush which is equally effective dispersing top dressing and removing excess material on natural turf surfaces. It has a 5.35 metre working width, its brush sections ‘float’ to follow ground contours and the outer sections fold for transport and storage. Over the years, many greenkeepers have relied on the Flexibrush for a wide range of tasks including presenting and striping fairways when it is too wet to cut; standing grasses up before cutting to provide a better finish; dispersing worm casts and knocking dew off the surface.

Dennis & SISIS have been regular exhibitors at BTME for a number of years and as always, the company’s experienced staff will be available to answer any queries and offer valuable advice about the machinery on show.

Further information about the range of maintenance products available can be found by visiting www.dennisuk.com / www.sisis.com.

For more news, reviews and insightful views, you can follow Dennis on Twitter and Instagram @DennisMowers and SISIS @SISISMachinery. You can like the Facebook page –www.facebook.com/DennisMowersUK and www.facebook.com/SISISMachinery You can also view the latest Dennis videos by visiting www.youtube.com/DennisMowers and www.youtube.com/SISISMachinery

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GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

E-Series coming to BTME

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GroundWOW win 10th innovation award

GroundWOW win 10th innovation award: North-West autonomous technology innovators, GroundWOW, have been announced as the winners of TheStadiumBusiness Innovation Award 2021 at Emirates Old Trafford stadium in Manchester.

E-Series coming to BTME

E-Series coming to BTME: Dennis and SISIS will be introducing their new and exciting range of environmentally friendly turf maintenance machinery to the golf market at BTME 2022.

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