Australasian Leisure Management
Jun 13, 2018

SAPIA opens entries for 2018 Awards program

The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) is inviting entries for its 2018 Industry Awards.

Supporting the Association's goal of promoting excellence in sports and recreation construction, maintenance, surfacing and servicing as well as product innovation, the Award program recognises the work of SAPIA members who are participating in achieving this goal, and provides members with the opportunity to celebrate their work.

The Awards Presentation is a highlight of the Annual Dinner which follows SAPIA’s National Conference, being held on to be held on 30th and 31st August 2018 at the Mantra On Salt Beach, Kingscliff, NSW.

SAPIA Award Categories

Sports Awards
S1. Construction - Commercial Sports Court/s 
S2. Construction - Domestic Sports Court/s (above $100,000)
S3. Construction - Domestic Sports Court/s (below $100,000)
S4. Construction - Sports Facilities
S5. Surfacing - Outdoor Sports Facilities
S6. Surfacing - Indoor Sports Facilities
S7. Sports Equipment Installations

Play Awards
P1. Surfacing - Regional Play Space
P2. Surfacing - Council/School Play Space
P3. Surfacing - Childcare/Early Learning Centre/Preschool Play Space
P4. Surfacing - Commercial Facility Play Space
P5. Play Equipment Installations

Innovation Award
I1. Innovation Award - Any Product or Service 

Design Award
D1. Design Award - Sports or Play Facility

Entries must be received by SAPIA by Friday 6th July 2018

Click here for more information on the Awards.

Click here for more details on the Conference in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

Image: St Kevin's Tooronga, Victoria, winner in the S4. Construction of Sports Facilities category at SAPIA's 2017 Awards. 

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