Professional Recognition Program Overview & Points Allocation

OVERVIEW

The PGA of Ontario Professional Recognition Program (PRP) recognizes individual PGA Members who make a significant contribution to the Association and the overall well-being of fellow members. This point-driven program is based on being active within the industry through various forms of professional development, education, industry contributions, community involvement and tournament play.

SPECIFICS

Individual PGA Professionals are recognized for:

Attending Zone Meetings
Volunteer Service
Participation in Association Functions
Participation in Tournaments
Contribution to the success of Association Programs
Response to Program Initiatives
Non-PGA Industry training, continuing education, professional development

ACQUIRING POINTS

PGA OF ONTARIO PROGRAM PARTICIPATION	POINTS
Annual General Meeting (AGM)	11
Education Workshop (1/2 day)	5
Education Workshop (full day)	10
Webinars	3
Chapter Meeting	10
Golf Industry Expo	21

PGA PARTNER PROGRAM OR EXTERNAL PARTICIPATION	POINTS
PGA of Canada Mentorship Program (Mentor/Mentee)	10
Attend Tee Talks Education Series Event	10
PGA of Canada Webinar	2
RBC PGA Scramble - Participant	10
Host RBC Scramble Qualifier or Regional	10
Future Links - Instructor (per year)	10
She Swings She Scores - Instructor (per year)	10
Get Golf Ready	10
National Junior Golf Development Centre	10
Take a Kid to the Course Week	10
AoT Networking	5
External Education Workshop (1/2 day) points must be approved in advance External Education Workshop (full day) points must be approved in advance External Webinar Non-PGA Industry training, continuing education, professional development. This includes, but is not limited to: First Aid, CPR/AED, WSIB, Health & Safety Training	5 10 1 Max 20 per season

ZONE CONTRIBUTION	POINTS
Submit Awards Nomination (5 per category/max 20)	5
Nominated for Award	5
Ontario Zone Award Winner	10
National Award Winner	15
Profile – update PGA of Canada/Ontario website profile with picture and bio	5

ZONE TOURNAMENTS	POINTS
PGA of Ontario Event Host	10
Tournament of Champions - Player	10
Pro Junior Championship - Player	10
Team Series Events - Player (10 each)	10
Merit Travel Golf Vacations ProAm - Player	15
Zone Championship - Player	20
Player of the Year Championship - Player	20
Assistants' Championship - Player	20
Women's Championship - Player	20
Senior Championship - Player	20
PGA of Canada Championships - Player	15

SERVICE	POINTS
Board	10
Committees	5
Chapter Chair	5

An online form has been created for members to submit a request for points to the PGA office for participation in a PGA Partner Program and/or additional education session. Members are encouraged to submit the online form within seven days of completion of eligible events.

To submit a request for points, please complete the form, then email supporting documentation to prp.pgaofontario@gmail.com. Supporting documentation may consist of proof of registration, (letter or email) certificate of participation or completion.