Fields of Excellence

1999 Field of Excellence Award Winners

March 23, 2000

Pioneer Athletics proudly announces the winners of the 1999 Field of Excellence Award. These outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country:

 

 

• St. Mary's Preparatory Orchard Lake, MI
• Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw, IN
• Genoa High School Genoa, NE
• Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, MI
• South Fayette Township High School McDonald, PA
• Angola High School Angola, IN
• Fairless High School Navarre, OH
• Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA
• Brighton Area Schools Brighton, MI
• Wayne High School
• Grove City High School Grove City, OH
• Lake Zurich Comm. School District Lake Zurich, IL
• The Iowa Cubs
• Gaffney Senior High Gaffney, SC
• Tinley Park High School Tinley Park, IL
• Peru High School Peru, IN
• La Porte Community School Corp: Kesling Park, Kiwanis Field & Schreiber Field La Porte, IN
• Thronridge High School Dolton, IL
• Spring Lake Schools Spring Lake, MI
• Jackson Township Parks & Recreation Massillon, OH
• Birmingham Public Schools Birmingham, MI

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.