Executive Professional of the Year

The PGA of Ontario Executive Professional of is one of the highest honours the association can bestow on a working Executive Professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA of Canada professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the Executive Professional.

 

EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD GUIDELINES:

  • Demonstration of outstanding qualities of leadership.
  • Demonstration of outstanding management skills.
  • Maintains a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf.
  • Well-regarded as a role model to other PGA of Ontario Executive Professionals.

 

EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD CRITERIA:

1. Criteria to Measure

  • Overall performance as an Executive Professional.
  • Service to the Zone and the Association.
  • Leadership ability.
  • Image and ability to inspire fellow Executive Professionals.
  • Promotion and growth of the game of golf.

2. Selection Process

  • Nomination should be based on a nominee’s entire past experience as an Executive Professional.
  • Achievements during the past five years should be emphasized.
  • PGA of Ontario Awards Committee will select a recipient based on the criteria.

3. Eligible Categories

  • Eligible Class "A" Membership Categories: General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Golf**, Manager of Golf Operations**, Pro-Manager** and Director of Operations**

  • Apprentice professionals will not be eligible.

  • **To be eligible for the Club Professional of the Year Award, one must be responsible for the Golf Operations at a golf course. If the nominee is responsible and oversees the entire operation including areas like Food & Beverage, Course Maintenance, and Administration in addition to Golf Operations, they should be nominated for the Executive Professional of the Year Award.


NOTE:

  • Should you win the Ontario Zone Award, you will be required to successfully complete a criminal record check with Sterling BackCheck at www.sterlingbackcheck.ca/PGA-of-Canada.  After successfully completing the criminal record check, the cost will be reimbursed to the winner of the National Award by the PGA of Canada.
  • Deadline to nominate: August 1, 2023
  • Deadline to submit completed awards package: August 13, 2023