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Whitgift was named Independent School Grounds Team of the Year at the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards 2026. This prestigious award recognises excellence in the presentation of sports surfaces and green space management.
Mr Ratling (Grounds and Estate Manager) expressed:
"We are all really pleased to have won the Independent School Grounds Team of the Year Award at the GMA industry awards. Winning this award for a 3rd time in 11 years is testament to the teams continual hard work and enthusiasm."
This remarkable achievement highlights Whitgift’s ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional grounds that support pupils academic and sporting pursuits. Congratulations to the entire Grounds Team.