Landscape & Urban Design Issue 52 2021 | Page 113

TURF MANAGEMENT
On the opening evening of BTME , BIGGA will be hosting the Welcome Celebration , an informal event that celebrates the achievements of BIGGA members throughout the previous year .
Announced at the Welcome Celebration will be the winners of the BIGGA Awards 2022 and nominations are being invited for each of the following categories :
• Outstanding Contribution of the Year sponsored by Bernhard and Company
• Greenkeeping Project of the Year sponsored by Baroness
• Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year sponsored by Origin Amenity Solutions
The BIGGA Awards recognise that high performance levels from a dedicated and knowledgeable team are essential to the success of any golf course or championship . The Greenkeeping Project and Championship Greenkeeping Performance awards are an opportunity to showcase a team ’ s successes , both in the redevelopment or renovation of a course or through the hosting of a major event . Meanwhile , the Outstanding Contribution award celebrates a member of the association who has done exceptional work to support fellow BIGGA members , the industry or the wider community .
This year there are some brilliant prizes on offer in each of the three categories . More information and the nomination form can be found on the BIGGA website . the equivalent of more than two hours ’ education for every golf club in the country . As such , Continue to Learn and BTME are considered among the most influential events in the golfing calendar .
BIGGA members can find out more about Continue to Learn and begin booking their education experience today by heading to www . btme . org . uk / continue-to-learn . html .
BTME 2022 and Continue to Learn 2022 take place from 23 to 27 January 2022 at the Harrogate Convention Centre in North Yorkshire . www . btme . org . uk
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