Finalists Revealed for Apprentice Professional, Coach, Retailer and Sales Rep of the Year Awards
06 October, 2022
The Association is excited to announce the first set of Finalists this year for the following Awards:
Apprentice Professional of the Year Finalists...
In alphabetical order by last name. Click on a name below to learn more about them.
- Ryan Caines (Inglewood G&CC)
- Patrick Frose (Royal Mayfair GC)
- Michael Nutt (Kananaskis Country GC)
- Amy Popkes (Silver Springs G&CC)
- Keenan Vanderkooi (Silvertip GR)
Coach of the Year Finalists...
In alphabetical order by last name. Click on a name below to learn more about them.
- Derek Baker (Derek Baker Golf Academy)
- Darcy Dhillon (Red Deer G&CC)
- Adam Werbicki (The Derrick G&WC)
Retailer of the Year Finalists...
In alphabetical order by club name. Click on a club below to learn more about them.
- Banff Springs GC (Head Pro – Andrew Szewczuk)
- Evergreen GC (Head Pro – Josh Walker)
- Red Deer G&CC (Head Pro – Dean Manz)
- Silvertip GR (Head Pro – Chris Cooke)
- Windermere G&CC (Head Pro – Jason Hnatiw)
Sales Rep of the Year Finalists...
In alphabetical order by last name.
- Karly Blake (Maui Jim)
- Tanice Bosanko (Play Well Agencies)
- Colin Gilliard (PING Canada)
- Brian Howard (TaylorMade Golf Canada)
- Kristi Larson (KL Agency)
Congratulations to all Finalists listed above! As mentioned previously, the following Award Finalists will be announced tomorrow (October 7th) at 1:00pm MST:
- Class "A" Professional of the Year
- Club Professional of the Year
- Executive Professional of the Year
- Junior Leader of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
Winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 19th at the Calgary BMO Centre (after the second day of the Buying Show). The evening will kickoff with cocktails & appetizers at 5:00pm and will be followed by the Awards Banquet at 5:45pm, held in the Palomino Room at the BMO Centre (located right beside Hall D). This is a complimentary event sponsored by Gordon Food Service, BPG & Levelwear, and all Exhibitors & Attendees are encouraged to attend. Click Here to register you and your staff for the Buying Show.