Fields of Excellence®

2007 Field of Excellence Award Winners

March 23, 2008

Pioneer Athletics proudly announces the winners of the 2007 Field of Excellence Award. These outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country:

• Aplington-Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, IA
• Brockway Area School District Brockway, PA
• Brookfield Local Schools Brookfield, OH
• Christian Academy of Louisville Louisville, KY
• City of Chesterfield Chesterfield, MO
• Edwardsburg Public Schools Edwardsburg, MI
• Elwood USD #486 Elwood, KS
• Freemont High School Fremont, IN
• Genoa-Kingston High School CUSD #424 Genoa, IL
• Hamilton High School Hamilton, MS
• Lakewood Public Schools Lake Odessa, MI
• Lakota High School Kansas, OH
• Lancaster Central Schools Lancaster, NY
• Neuqua Valley High School Naperville, IL
• Oak Forest High School Oak Forest, IL
• Reicher Catholic High School Waco, TX
• St. Paul's Episcopal School Mobile, AL
• Trenton Public Schools Trenton, MI
• Troy Buchanan High School Troy, MO
• Victor Central Schools Victor, NY
• Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA
• Wayne Hills High School Wayne, NJ

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.