Fields of Excellence®

2008 Field of Excellence Award Winners

March 23, 2009

Pioneer Athletics proudly announces the winners of the 2008 Field of Excellence Award. These 38 outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country:

• Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, MI - Scholarship Winner
• Grassfield High School Chesapeake, VA - Scholarship Winner
• Carroll College Helena, MT
• Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ
• Crestview High School Convoy, OH
• DeKalb High School Waterloo, IN
• East Sac County CSD Lake View, IA
• Edwardsburg Public Schools Edwardsburg, MI
• Ensworth High School Nashville, TN
• Eufaula High School Eufaula, AL
• Florida International University Miami, FL
• Freemont High School Freemont, IN
• Galeton Area School District Galeton, PA
• Genoa Area High School Genoa, OH
• Gibsonburg High School Gibsonburg, OH
• Green Local Schools Green, OH
• Hanover-Horton School District Horton, MI
• James A Garfield High School Garretsville, OH
• Jonesville Communitry Schools Jonesville, MI
• Lakewood Public Schools Lake Odessa, MI
• Manchester Local Schools High School Akron, OH
• Mansfield Senior High School Mansfield, OH
• Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Vermontville, MI
• New Hampshire Fishercats Manchester, NH
• Olmsted Falls High School Olmsted Falls, OH
• Reicher Catholic High School Waco, TX
• South Bend CSC (Clay Field) South Bend, IN
• South Bend CSC (Jackson Field) South Bend, IN
• Southern Regional High School Manahawkin, NJ
• St. Paul's Episcopal School Mobile, AL
• Sturgis Public Schools Sturgis, MI
• Tinley Park High School Tinley Park, IL
• Trenton Public Schools Trenton, MI
• Twinsburg Parks and Recreation Twinsburg, OH
• University of Florida Gainesville, FL
• University of Louisville Louisville, KY
• Vidor ISD School District Vidor, TX
• Woodmore High School Woodville, 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.