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By Editor in Tennis on 29th Dec 2007 11:00
In the 2008 New Year's Honours list, Eddie Seaward, Head Groundsman at the All England Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon has been awarded an MBE for his service to sport. The MBE (MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE) was one of a number of awards on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honours list published today (Saturday).
Eddie Seaward became an assistant Groundsman when he left school and progressed to the position of Head Groundsman at the age of 24. He joined the I.O.G as a member in 1961 and spent four years as the Honorary General Secretary and then three and a half years as the chairman of Education.
Eddie succeeded the late Jim Thorn at Wimbledon after spending eighteen months working alongside Jim, who showed Eddie how to handle the press, match officials and the overall management of the Venue.
While his job is high profile, he is extremely reliant on his highly trained and motivated Groundstaff. Following events it is always the Groundstaff collectively that receive the thanks for the quality of the courts.
From everyone at Pitchcare, congratulations on this magnificent achievement Eddie.
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29 Dec 2007 by petermarkcraig
Thoroughly deserved.
I am absolutely delighted that Eddie's immense contribution to our industry at every level and in every department has been recognised in this way.
Warmest congratulations Eddie Seaward.
Of course the grass looks good. The sun is shining.
29 Dec 2007 by Anthony Asquith
I can't think of anyone who deserves this more than Eddie.
I was lucky enough to spend time with him up at my place a few years ago and only very few can talk to fellow sports turf managers in such an way eddie can and every year the All England grass courts are in absolute superb condition for the championships and a real credit to not only himself but his talented staff.
Well done Eddie, Well deserved mate
29 Dec 2007 by GaryA
Ditto Mr Craig - very concisely put - nail. head !!
Congratulations Eddie
GA
P.S. hope the 'Shots get back up into the league and we can have our rematch !!
Be Just and Fear Not
29 Dec 2007 by Cranfield Last edited 2 Jan 2008
Congratulations Eddie well deserved. It could not have happened to a nicer man. Good luck Eddie , look forward to meeting up with you some time this year.
Laurence Pitchcare Editor.
29 Dec 2007 by Colin Mumford
I would like to echo everyone’s congratulations to Eddie, he is a real gentleman and a true ambassador for the groundscare profession.
Well done Eddie, Colin Mumford.
29 Dec 2007 by Mal
Congratulations Eddie,
Very well deserved for someone that is an inspiration to so many groundsman both new into the profession and those of us time served too.
Malcolm
Geography is everywhere
31 Dec 2007 by Derek Tomlinson
Well dne Eddie....welcome to the club.....you deserve it if for nothing else those long hours and days as secretary of the IOG who I was privilaged to follow, also for the fact that you amog otheres have enhanced the image of groundsmanship and become one of its best ambassadors.
1 Jan 2008 by Ian Norman
Concratulations to you Eddie, well deserved especially for all your work encouraging others to develope their careers
2 Jan 2008 by supersonic
Well done Eddie very well deserved, Having had the privilage to work with you I know this is much deserved as recognition of your commitment not only to the All England Club but Groundsmanship and its future,,, well done again Eddie Mark H
3 Jan 2008 by David Lambert
I knew Eddie for 16 years and would like to send him my sincere congratulations.
Charlotte
3 Jan 2008 by Grassman2011
Congratulations and happy new year Eddie, very much deserved.
Charlotte, is that you ex IOG, if so hope you are well and a happy new year in your new life, what ever that is. I am sure that there are many more out there miss your tones on the phones, when!!!!!! we have to ring in.
Gordon.
4 Jan 2008 by petermarkcraig
Here here Gordon. Charlotte's sultry tones are definitely missed!!
Of course the grass looks good. The sun is shining.
4 Jan 2008 by agrostis
Congratulations Eddie a well deserved achievement.
All the best.
Steve Landick and fellow IOG Jersey branch members.
10 Jan 2008 by Norman Robb
Great to read about Eddie's award on Pitchcare. Well deserved recognition of Eddies contribution to Groundsmanship. I'm sure many other colleagues from the IOG will appreciate this opportunity to offer their congratulations via Pitchcare.com.
Well done Eddie from the Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch IOG
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In the 2008 New Year's Honours list, Eddie Seaward, Head Groundsman at the All England Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon has been awarded an MBE for his service to sport. The MBE (MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE) was one of a number of awards on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honours list published today (Saturday).
