Fields of Excellence®

2000 Field of Excellence Award Winners

March 23, 2001

Pioneer Athletics proudly announces the winners of the 2000 Field of Excellence Award. These outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country:

• Carl Sandburgh High School Orlando Park, IL
• Glenbard North High School Carol Stream, IL
• AA Stagg High School Palos Hills, IL
• Unit 5 Normal Comm. High School Normal, IL
• Baugo Comm. Schools Elkhart, IL
• Indian Prairie S.D. Aurora, IL
• Thornwood High School South Holland, IL
• Logan Sport High School LoganSport, IN
• Fruitport Comm. School Fruitport, MI
• Tinley Park Tingley Park, IL
• Boyden-Hull Null, IA
• Angola High School Angola, IN
• Lake Zurich Lake Zurich, IL
• City of Winter Springs Winter Springs, FL
• Mogadore Local Schools Mogadore, OH
• Atlee High School Mechansville, VA
• Union City Comm. Union City, MI
• Fremont Community Schools Freemont, IN
• McComb High School McComb, OH
• Vandalia-Butler High School Vandalia, OH

Each of the winning fields displayed the originality and creativity that Pioneer was looking for. Each recipient will be awarded a certificate of recognition and a Field of Excellence banner. In addition, Benton Harbor High School and Grassfield High School were selected as this year's scholarship winners. These two schools will be awarded a $500 scholarship given to the student-athlete of their choice.

Pioneer understands that excellence in athletic field maintenance often goes unrecognized and unappreciated. The Field of Excellence Award Program honors outstanding athletic fields and their hard working field crews who diligently maintain them. The Field of Excellence Award Program was established in 1998 and has honored over 315 fields since its creation.

Pioneer - The nation's leading developer and manufacturer of athletic field marking paints and striping equipment. Our line-up of natural and synthetic field paints, antimicrobial coatings, striping machines, high-quality stencils and athletic accessories are used by over 25,000 high schools, colleges and professional athletic organizations throughout North America. No matter what level your field of play is on, Pioneer will make it look like a champion.