The 12 finalists for this year’s SAPCA Awards have been revealed. The finalists across the six award categories include a wide range of projects, products and people, showcasing the expertise of the 270+ SAPCA members.
This year’s finalists are:
Young Person of the Year
Ewan McMullen, Chemique Adhesives
Liam Wilson, Surftech Surfaces
SAPCA Person of the Year
Patrick Daly, Kingfisher Lighting
Tony Aitchison, Replay Maintenance
Small Project of the Year
Play Innovation – Two community MUGAs in Westminster, London
Blakedown Sport and Play – Brighton Basketball Court Renovation
Large Sports or Play Project of the Year
S&C Slatter – The Arc community sports hub in Burgess Hill, Sussex
Smith Construction (Heckington) Ltd – Bluecoats Sports Expansion at Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, Sussex
Product of the Year
Jupiter Play & Leisure – BoxUp, a modular, solar-powered equipment locker system
EnviroStik – Eco-Fix, an adhesive made using end-of-life synthetic grass carpets
Sustainability Award
Mapei UK Ltd – Mapecoat TNS Race Track Zero, a coloured acrylic resin made entirely from natural, renewable and recyclable materials
Notts Sport – CocoTurf, the world’s first non-plastic artificial grass for play and sport
The winners will be announced at the SAPCA Annual Conference and Awards Dinner on Thursday 26 February, which will be held at the home of rugby, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London. Launched in 2015, the SAPCA Awards highlight the high standards and positive impact of the work of SAPCA members. To find out more about the event (and to book your place), click here.
SAPCA CEO, Richard Shaw, said: “Congratulations to all 12 finalists. Each has thoroughly earned their recognition and we look forward to celebrating each at the Awards Dinner next month.
“As well as technical excellence and overall quality, the awards highlight the positive impact that SAPCA members, through high-quality sports and play construction projects, products and services, have on those who benefit from it the most – the people and communities who are the end users.”