PGA of Alberta 2011 AWARDS PAGE

2011 PGA of Alberta NOMINATION FORM - nominations closed

2011 FINALISTS

Club Professional

Assistant Professional

Teacher

Brian Bassen - Strathmore GC
Brett Burgeson - Country Hills GC
Jeff Cuthbertson - Cougar Creek GC
Trevor Goplin - Derrick G&WC
Lloyd McBean - Lakeside GC
Sheryle Rowland - Silver Springs G&CC

Matt Gawley - Royal Mayfair GC
Landon Hargreaves - Edmonton CC
Troy Prusky - Lakeside GC
Mark Sheardown - Calgary Elks Lodge GC
Jeremy Tanner - Priddis Greens G&CC
Stuart Williamson - Silver Springs G&CC

Terry Carter - National Golf Academy
Bruce Hardy - MillWoods GC
Scott Holland - Silvertip GR
Paul Horton - Heritage Pointe GA
Cam Martens - Windermere G&CC
Jay Myren - RCGA Golf Centre

Junior Leader

Merchandiser

Sales Rep

Landon Hargreaves - Edmonton CC
Lyndon King - Collicutt Siding GC
Tyler LeBouthillier - Silver Springs G&CC
Mitch Walz - Canyon Meadows G&CC
Adam Werbicki - Derrick G&WC
Luke Workman - Pinebrook G&CC

Canyon Meadows G&CC (Private)
Pinebrook G&CC (Private)
Priddis Greens G&CC (Private)
Royal Mayfair G&CC (Private)
Silver Springs G&CC (Private)

Banff Springs GC (Public)
Desert Blume GC (Public)
Edson GC (Public)

Pine Hills GC (Public)
Ranch GC (Public)
Stewart Creek GR (Public)

Tanice Bosanko - Acushnet Canada
Trevor Copp - Acushnet Canada
Steve Dyer - Tournament Sports
Clive Grant - Golf Supply House
Byron Hicks -Mint Green Group
Brian Howard - TaylorMade Adidas
Jason McBain - Nike
Jim McCulley - Callaway
James Muir - Nike
Cyril Zupan - Acushnet Canada

Congratulations to all Nominees

CLUB PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Darren Cooke - Canmore GC
Wayne Fairbairn - Calgary Elks Lodge GC
Tom Greiner - Calgary G&CC
Matt Johnson - Windermere G&CC
Greg Kincade - Edmonton CC
Slade King - Links of GlenEagles (The)
Paul Lowe - Henderson Lake GC
Dave Robert - Leduc G&CC
Steven Young - Banff Springs GC

ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR
Stephen Black - Alberta Springs GC
Frank Carlson - Country Hills GC
Dean Dereniuk - Meadowlands GC
Ryan Doucette - Cougar Creek GC
Steve Downs - Kananaskis Country GC
Matthew Heathcote - Glendale G&CC
Dave Henzie - Calgary Elks Lodge GC
Roy Hide - Red Deer G&CC
Mark Hutchings - Stony Plain GC
Simon Jones - Banff Springs GC
Daryl Ries - Calgary G&CC

TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Grant Cook - National Golf Academy
Brian Kollman - RCGA Golf Centre
Dave Lengyel - RedTail Landing GC
Robert Toshack - Academy at Golf Town
Ron Vander Mey - Lewis Estates GC

JR. LEADER OF THE YEAR
Gord Brayton - Yellowknife GC
Kevin Chow - Glendale G&CC
Rick Eichele - Canmore GC
Paul MacLeod - Priddis Greens G&CC

MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR

Cardiff GC (Public)
Redwood Meadows G&CC (Public)

After an extensive review of the current Awards Program, the PGA of Alberta is launching a new program with a revised nomination and application procedure. Beginning July 1st until September 1st of each year, PGA of Alberta Members will be able to nominate a deserving Member of their choice in the following categories: Club Professional of the Year, Assistant of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Junior Leader of the Year, Merchandiser of the Year (Private & Public), and Sales Representative of the Year. Based on Member feedback, changes have been made to the awards procedures, with the end goal still being to find the best possible candidates from all reaches of the province and objectively determine a winner in each category.

Amongst some of the feedback considered during the review process were comments made with respect to subjective selection procedures. Taking into account that feedback, an APPLICATION FORM has been added to the Awards Program for 2011. Subcommittees made up of past award winners were formed, with each group tasked with creating the Application Forms for their corresponding award. Criteria such as Performance and Participation at the Golf Club, Association and Industry Levels, Service to the Community, Professional Association and Golf Industry, Promotion and Development of the Game of Golf, Innovative programs, Inspiration of fellow Golf Professionals, Image and leadership, Philosophies and Techniques are still important elements of the process. For the Sales Representative of the Year, please consider the following criteria when making your selection: Promptness, Accuracy, Professionalism, Passion for their product, Communication, Willingness to partner and genuinely become involved in your business or an aspect of your operation.

The Awards Committee felt the Application Form will not only help the Association determine the best possible winners, but can also be used as a personal evaluation tool for each Member. ALL NOMINEES WILL BE ADVERTISED ON THE WEBSITE and each Application Form will be objectively evaluated and an average grade will be given based on the results of ALL markers within the Subcommittee. As part of each Application Process, the PGA of Alberta will be requesting additional information from either the nominating Member or a direct supervisor of the nominee. The additional information gathered will be taken into consideration during the evaluation process and final selection of each Award Winner. The top six finalists in each category will be placed on the website and once again evaluated by the Awards Committee to reveal a winner.

The success of the program depends on the number of Nominations and final Applications received and we hope that all Members will find the time to contribute to the Awards Program. Thank you for supporting the PGA of Alberta Awards Program and good luck to all Members.

The PGA of Alberta Awards Banquet will be held on October 19, 2011 at the Edmonton Expo Centre (formerly Northlands Agricom).