The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards with GMB receiving a silver award in the multi-field category.
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District was able to transition a portion of their high school campus into a premier baseball and softball complex complete with artificial turf and an auxiliary practice field. The district has created a first-class destination facility that promotes athletic excellence and inspires student athletes. The complex was also designed to promote accessibility for all students, athletes, and community members regardless of gender or physical abilities.
Woodhaven High School is the only high school-level project to win a top honor in this category.
“The new baseball and softball complex marks a significant milestone for our district, enhancing the quality of our athletic programs,” said Mark Greathead, Superintendent of Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. “This state-of-the-art facility not only motivates and empowers our student-athletes, but also embodies our dedication to inclusivity and community engagement.”
Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify excellence in sports facility design and construction, as well as an understanding of the technical requirements and current professional standards for athletics facilities. Projects are scored individually based on considerations such as layout and design, site work, drainage, base construction, surface, amenities, innovation, and overall impression.
“The new athletic fields design helps Woodhaven promote their school’s excellence with bold logos and school colors that evoke a collegiate feel to the complex,” added Ron Boezwinkle, a client lead with GMB. “These enhancements not only elevate the school’s identity but also provide a vibrant and engaging environment for students and the community.”
GMB has received 22 distinguished awards from ASBA for various athletic facility projects over the past thirteen years. GMB has also been awarded five project of the year honors from ASBA in the multi-purpose facility and tennis court categories.
