2023 PGA of Alberta Award Winners
21 October, 2023
The PGA of Alberta is pleased to have announced the winners of the 2023 PGA of Alberta Awards on October 18th at the Calgary BMO Centre. Individuals were recognized for their achievements throughout the season and their career, as well as for their contributions to the Association and the game of golf.
Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists this year on a fantastic season! The following categories were recognised at the Awards Banquet this past week with recipients listed below.
- Club Professional of the Year
- Executive Professional of the Year
- Class "A" Professional of the Year
- Apprentice Professional of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
- Junior Leader of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Sales Rep of the Year
- Retailer of the Year
- Jack Skellern Patron of the Year
- Player of the Year
- Order of Merit Division Champions
Club Professional of the Year
Chris Paskin
Valley Ridge GC
Executive Professional of the Year
Steven Young
Banff Springs GC
Class "A" Professional of the Year
Stephen Yanitski
Valley Ridge GC
Apprentice Professional of the Year
Elizabeth Carr
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC
Teacher of the Year
Josh Fleming
365 GOLF
Junior Leader of the Year
Nicola Greaves
Willow Park G&CC
Coach of the Year
Scott Stiles
Earl Grey GC
Sales Representative of the Year
Karly Blake
Maui Jim
Retailer of the Year

Silvertip Resort
Head Professional - Chris Cooke
Jack Skellern Patron of the Year

Cobra Puma Golf
Premier Partner
Player of the Year
Wes Heffernan
Dynamic Motion Golf Performance Centre
Order of Merit Champion - Head Pro Division
Kevin Black
Redwood Meadows G&CC
Order of Merit Champion - Ladies’ Division

Katy Rutherford
Silver Springs G&CC
Order of Merit Champion - Assistants’ Division
Mitchell Fox
Speargrass GC

