More than a dozen award recipients are named each year, with 11 of those awards dependent on open peer nomination. These nominations are then considered by four regional nominating committees, which determine Regional Award Recipients in each category that are also put forward as finalists for the provincial award.
Our provincial award winners are then determined by a member-at-large vote, with a final Awards Committee ratifying the results, and/or breaking any ties. If eligible, provincial recipients are also put forward as British Columbia's nominee for corresponding National Awards presented by the PGA of Canada.
Each of the PGA of BC's awards and most recent recipients are listed below. Click on any award heading for award criteria and to view lists of past Provincial and Regional Award Recipients.
The 2024 PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Tribal took place Oct. 29 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC. The Awards Celebration provided an opportunity to honour the best of our Association and industry.
2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year
The Golf Professional of the Year Award is one of the highest honours the association can bestow on a working club professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA of Canada professional.
2024 Dic
k Munn Golf Professional of the Year
presented by Jancor Agencies
Rob Tadey, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year Award
The highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Executive Professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA of BC Professional.
2024 Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada
Adam Blair, Vernon Golf & Country Club
Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year Award
The highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Class “A” Professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify a PGA of Canada Professional.
2024 Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year
Presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf
Graham Ogden, Richmond Country Club
Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year Award
The highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Apprentice Professional, whose total contributions to the game best exemplify a PGA of Canada Professional yet to achieve their Class "A" status.
2024 Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year
Presented by Nike Golf
Shanlee Johnston, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award
The Teacher of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA of BC Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of the Association. This award is based on a professional’s overall performance in teaching, special teaching programs initiated or implemented, articles published, as well as outstanding golfers the professional has instructed.
2024 Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
Presented by adidas Golf Canada
Myles Johnson, Vernon Golf & Country Club
Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award
The Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award recognizes the PGA of BC Professional who champions youth golf programming and initiatives at their facility and in their community.
2024 Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year
Presented by Fresh Golf Solutions
Brady Stead, Ledgeview Golf Club
Jack Westover Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA of BC Professional who is an outstanding coach among the ranks of the Association. This award is based on a Professional’s overall performance in coaching, special coaching programs initiated or implemented, articles published, as well as outstanding golfers the Professional has coached.
2024 Jack Westover Coach of the Year
Presented by GOLFTEC
Sergej Dronov, Pacific Golf Academy
Golf Facility of the Year Award
The Golf Facility of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding facility within the province that has demonstrated innovation and leadership in providing an excellent golf experience.
2024 Golf Facility of the Year
Presented by Replay Golf Supplies
Nicklaus North Golf Course
Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year Award
The Golf Shop of the Year Award is designated to recognize PGA of BC Professionals and their staff who have excelled as business persons/retailers in the promotion of golf.
2024 Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year 
Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year Award
The Sales Representative of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding golf-industry sales representative who has demonstrated an exceptional level of partnership with PGA of BC member Professionals and facilities.
2024 Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year
Presented by Tagmarshal
John Beddis, Acushnet Canada
Davie Black Professional Development Award
The Professional Development Award recognizes a PGA of BC Professional who is the model of life-long learning and continuing professional development. This award is designed to give special recognition to an individual PGA Professional for outstanding contributions to professional development and continuing education.
2024 Davie Black Professional Development Award
Presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones
Ryan Tofani, Chilliwack Golf Club
Jim Gibson Patron of the Year Award
The Patron of the Year Award recognizes a person, group of people or organization that demonstrates an exceptional contribution to the Association's initiatives.
2024 Jim Gibson Patron of the Year
Srixon/Cleveland Golf
Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is designed to honour outstanding member of the Association who displays leadership and humanitarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the game of golf.
2024 Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award
Presented by Axis Insurance
Norm Jackson, Cowichan Golf Club
Arv Olson Media Personnel of the Year Award
The Media Personnel of the Year Award honours a media member or organization that has made a significant contribution to the PGA of BC and wider golf community over the past year.
2024 Arv Olson Media Personnel of the Year
Presented by Maui Jim Sunglasses
Vancouver Canucks
Stan Leonard Male Player of the Year Award
Determined by a committee and approved by the Board of Directors, and influenced by the Order of Merit and participation in national events and championships, the Male Player of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding male player among the ranks of the Association.
2024 Stan Leonard Male Player of the Year
Presented by Kal Tire
Kevin Stinson - Cheam Mountain Golf Course
Dawn Coe-Jones Female Player of the Year Award
Determined by a committee and approved by the Board of Directors, and influenced by the Order of Merit and participation in national events and championships, the Female Player of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding female player among the ranks of the Association.
2024 Dawn Coe-Jones Female Player of the Year
Presented by TRIBAL
Taylor Kim, Beach Grove Golf Club
PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary
The PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary is awarded to an individual or member facility within the Association demonstrating an extraordinary desire and passion to make a significant difference in the lives of those around them, and in doing so, sets an example of “giving back” that all PGA of BC members can be proud of.
2024 PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary Recipient
Chilliwack Golf Club
Jim Gibson Scholarship
In honour of the late Jim Gibson, the PGA of BC is proud to offer an Award in tribute to the commitment and dedication of the longtime Association ambassador. The award will be given annually to an individual within the PGA of BC community that best exemplifies volunteerism and demonstrates dedication to furthering their education to benefit others in a community.
2024 Jim Gibson Scholarship Recipient
Matt Steinbach
Jeff Ciecko Fore Season Golf Professional Award
The Jeff Ciecko Fore Season Golf Professional Award, presented by the NGCOA Canada – British Columbia Chapter, recognizes an individual who is involved in all aspects of the growth, the development, the planning and goodwill of both the business and the game of golf within the province.
2024 Jeff Ciecko Fore Season Golf Professional Award Winner
Presented by NGCOA Canada
Jeff Palmer, Highland Pacific Golf
PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award
The PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award is a special accolade bestowed to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the PGA of BC over an extended period of time through their actions on and off the golf course. This highest level of honour is not one that is awarded every year and has only been presented nine times in the history of PGA of BC.
Lifetime Achievement Award recipients:
2016 - Jack Westover
2014 - Alvin Thompson (pictured above)
2012 - Michael Parker
2011 - Jim Gibson
2010 - Dick Munn
2007 - Jack McLaughlin
2006 - Gerry Chatelain
2006 - Stan Leonard
2001 - Herb Paterson