CGSA 2025 AWARD PROGRAMS

 The CGSA uses a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. The award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. Several of these award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very appreciative. The support of these companies allows us to provide a tangible component to the recognition.

2025 CGSA Turf Managers’ Short Course Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Jackson Wiebenga, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Cordova Bay Golf Course who is the first winner of the CGSA Turf Managers’ Short Course Scholarship Award.

This award is offered for students that participate in the month-long program studying at the University of Guelph Turf Managers’ Short Course.

Jackson will receive a cheque from CGSA for $1,000 .

Students interested in applying for this award next year, must be enrolled in The Turf Managers’ Short Course Certificate Program offered through the University of Guelph.

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Upcoming Award Deadline Dates for June 30, 2025

NOTE:  Due to the potential Canada Post strike, we are encouraging you to email your submissions this year to Lori Micucci.

 

   

2025 CGSA/ENVU SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

This is one of CGSA’s most prestigious award.  The title is awarded to a superintendent who has been nominated by a Provincial Golf Superintendent Association or a CGSA member as a knowledgeable and competent member of the profession and who has been distinguished in the practice of golf course management.  The winner of this award is chosen by an anonymous committee of peers. 

For a copy of the criteria and nomination form, please click HERE

This award is sponsored by ENVU who is a Platinum Sponsor.
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NEW/NOW CLOSED

2025 CGSA TURF MANAGERS’ SHORT COURSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

FOR STUDENTS STUDYING AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
TURF MANAGERS’ SHORT COURSE

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

March 10, 2025

For a copy of the application form, please click here

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2024 CGSA Award Winners:

• CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year Winner - Reid Solodan, AGS, Superintendent, Canmore Golf & Curling Club
• CGSA John B. Steel Winner  - Jim McGarvey, AGS Emeritus
• CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award Winner - Sean Leach, Associate Superintendent, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
• CGSA/Toro Gordon Witteveen Award Winner  - Sean Brillinger, AGS, Superintendent, Heron Point Golf Links
• CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award Winner - Robin Sadler, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent, Mickelson National Golf Club
• CGSA/Prairie Turf Equipment - Equipment Technician of the Year Award Winner - Bev Lichty, Head Equipment Technician from Cordova Bay Golf Course

To read each announcement, please click the links above.

The 2024 CGSA scholarship winners are:

1. - Brett MacNeil - Kwantlen University - $1,500 Scholarship
2. - Cyrus Brandt - Olds College - $1,000 Scholarship
3. - Gideon Foley - Penn State University - $500 Scholarship

To see a list of ALL CGSA Award winners over the years, please click here.

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