KENNESAW, Ga. -- For the second consecutive year, Kennesaw State's Fifth Third Bank Stadium has earned the Sports Turf Managers Association "Field of the Year Award." Opened in 2010, the $16.5-million venue serves as the home of the Owls football, soccer and lacrosse teams, along with the Atlanta Blaze of Major League Lacrosse.
 
The award is presented annually by the STMA to collegiate, professional and recreational venues based on playability, appearance and utilization of innovative solutions.
 
Kennesaw State's field staff is headed by Shane Hohlbein, Sports Turf Manager at Precision Turf. He is joined by Jared Kent and Ben Wolosick.
 
"We are privileged to provide our student-athletes and coaches with first-class athletic facilities, and playing surfaces that are among the best in the nation," said Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams. "The staff from Precision Turf work tirelessly to keep the natural grass field at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in outstanding condition. They take great pride in their work, and this award is a reflection of that."
 
In addition to KSU Athletics, the Stadium's natural 419 bermudagrass field hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including club and professional lacrosse, rugby and soccer, concerts and festivals. Fifth Third Bank Stadium is the centerpiece of Kennesaw State University's Sports & Entertainment Park.

LINK TO SPORTS TURF MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it became the official home of Owls football team and is also home to Owls soccer and lacrosse.

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