Awards

The PGA of British Columbia Awards are presented each fall. These honours recognize the individuals and golf facilities that are leaders in our Association, and acknowledging and honouring them helps elevate the profile of every PGA of BC member in the eyes of the golfing public.

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.

Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award

Recognizes a PGA of BC Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of the Association.

Arv Olson Media Peronnel 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.

Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year Award

Recognizes PGA of BC Professionals and their staff who have excelled as business persons/retailers in the promotion of golf retail and service.

Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year Award

One of the highest honours the association can bestow on a working Executive Professional, recognizing their total contributions to the game that best exemplify the complete PGA of BC professional.

Davie Black Professional Development Award

Recognizes a PGA of BC Professional who is the model of life-long learning and continuing professional development.

Dawn Coe-Jones Female Player of the Year Award

Recognizes the association's most outstanding female player over the past season.

Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year

One of the highest honours the association can bestow on a working club professional, recognizing their total contributions to the game that best exemplify the complete PGA of BC professional.

Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award

Designed to honour an outstanding member of the Association who displays leadership and humanitarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the game of golf.

Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year Award

One of the highest honours the association can bestow on a working Class “A” Professional, recognizing their total contributions to the game that best exemplify a PGA of BC professional.

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.

Herb Paterson 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.

Jack McLaughlin 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.

Jack Westover Coach of the Year Award

Recognizes a PGA of BC Professional who is an outstanding coach among the ranks of the Association.

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.

Jim Gibson Patron of the Year Award

Recognizes a person, group of people, or organization that demonstrates an exceptional contribution to the Association's initiatives.

Gibson Family Scholarship

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.

Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year Award

The highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Apprentice Professional, yet to achieve their Class "A" status, whose total contributions to the game best exemplify a PGA of BC professional.

PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary

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.

PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award

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.

Stan Leonard Male Player of the Year Award

Recognizes the association's most outstanding male player over the past season.