News: Stone Bridge Honored for Work on Athletic Fields

Ashburn (May 26, 2011) - Pioneer Athletics announced earlier this month that Stone Bridge High School has been selected as one of the winners of the 2010 Fields of Excellence Award.

As a winner, Stone Bridge High School will receive a certificate of recognition and a Fields of Excellence banner that they can proudly display at their winning field. Pioneer may also use the picture of Stone Bridge High School’s winning field in their upcoming publications and annual calendar.



Pioneer understands that excellence in athletic field maintenance goes unrecognized and often, unappreciated. The Fields of Excellence Award Program honors outstanding athletic fields and the hardworking field crews who diligently maintain them. The Fields of Excellence Award Program was established in 1998 and has honored over 445 athletic fields from around the country since its creation.

Colleges, universities, high schools and Parks & Recreation Departments from all over the United States submitted photographs, letters of recommendation and application forms describing their institutions detailed athletic field maintenance program. A rigorous judging process yielded 76 winners from a large pool of applicants, with two athletic fields randomly selected as Scholarship Winner’s.