CGSA 2023 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.
2023 JOHN B. STEEL AWARD
This award is presented to an individual chosen by the CGSA Board of Directors who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession of Golf Course Superintendent. The nomination is open to anyone in the golf industry and should be someone who is known in the general golf community. The person does not have to be a current member of the CGSA.
An individual may be nominated by the Board of Directors of CGSA, by a CGSA "Superintendent” member or by a Regional Association.
For a copy of the criteria and nomination form, please click HERE.
2023 CGSA/RAIN BIRD ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award is awarded annually to the superintendent whose submission is judged to be the best example of an activity, project or management approach that improves the sustainability of the golf facility. Consideration will be given to initiatives that demonstrate the potential for ongoing benefit and application to other facilities, as well as to measurable results.
The applicant must be a Superintendent or Golf Course Management member of the CGSA.
For a copy of the criteria and application form, please click HERE.
This award is sponsored by Rain Bird.
2023 CGSA/TORO ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
The CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes the specific achievements of a golf course assistant superintendent whose performance and contributions to the success of the facility go beyond those that would normally be expected. The award is to be presented to an individual who has contributed to his or her golf facility in a significant way and who has demonstrated professionalism, leadership, innovation and a team approach in their work.
For a copy of the criteria and the nomination form, please click HERE.
This award is sponsored by The Toro Company.
2023 CGSA/FOLEY COMPANY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Know an outstanding Equipment Technician that should be recognized? As a CGSA member, you can nominate a fellow Equipment Technician member today (Nominations must be made by two CGSA members – any category).
The CGSA/FOLEY COMPANY Equipment Technician of the Year Award recognizes the specific achievements of a golf course equipment technician whose performance and contributions to the success of the facility go beyond those that would normally be expected.
For a copy of the criteria and nomination form, please click HERE.
This award is sponsored by The Foley Company.
2023 GORDON WITTEVEEN AWARD
The Gordon Witteveen Award, sponsored by The Toro Company, is presented to the superintendent or assistant superintendent that publishes an article in GreenMaster magazine, the official publication of the CGSA, and whose article is judged as being the best of the year by a panel of peers. Authors must be a CGSA “Superintendent” or “Assistant Superintendent” member. Articles are accepted for publication in GreenMaster up to and including the Winter issue and must be original articles not previously published.
The recipient of this award receives a $500 monetary award from Toro, an All-Access registration to The Canadian 2024 Golf Course Management Conference from February 27-29, 2024, at the Hotel Bonaventure, up to $500 travel reimbursement and is presented with their award at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference awards ceremony. (Note this package could change if the CGSA is not able to hold an in-person conference in 2024).
This award is sponsored by The Toro Company
2023 CGSA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The CGSA Scholars Fund supports "Student" members attending educational programs as a means of enhancing their knowledge and skills for the turfgrass profession as well as becoming better qualified for their current or future employment.
All CGSA student members who are currently enrolled in at least the second year of a recognized turfgrass program of two (2) years duration (or longer) or are enrolled in a one-year mechanic course are eligible to apply. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen and have a minimum of one season as an employee on a Golf Course.
If you have a student working at your course who is not currently a member, please pass this information onto them to consider.
For a copy of the criteria and application form, please click HERE.
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NOW CLOSED - JUNE 30, 2023, DEADLINE DATES
2023 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
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2022 Award Winners:
Left to Right: CGSA President Pierre Vezeau, AGS presenting Brian Youell, MS, AGS with the John B. Steel Award. The team members from Envu with Jim Flett, AGS, the 2022 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year Award winner. Josh Tubbs from Toro & Jeff Calderwood from CGSA presenting Dain Mikulic with the CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award. Erica Beck from Rain Bird and Pierre Vezeau, AGS presenting Rob Wilke with the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award. Josh Tubbs from Toro & Jeff Calderwood from CGSA presenting Garry Haynes, MS, AGS with the Gordon Witteveen Award, sponsored by Toro. Jody Farber from the Foley Company & Jeff Calderwood presenting Kyle Francis with the CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year Award.
2022 CGSA Scholarship Winners who were announced on February 22nd during the Awards Ceremony Are:
- Elliott Gonsalves – University of Guelph, $1,500 Scholarship
- Renee Schmaltz – Olds College, $1,000 Scholarship
- Carl Dong Ho Shin – University of Guelph, $500 Scholarship
- Congratulations to Kyle Francis, Equipment Manager/Technician from D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Okotoks, Alberta, as the CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year Award winner for 2022- Sponsored by the Foley Company. To read the News Release, please click here.
- Congratulations to Rob Wilke, Superintendent from Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, British Columbia, as the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement of the Year Award winner for 2022- Sponsored by Rain Bird. To read the News Release, please click here.
- Congratulations to Dain Mikulic, Associate Superintendent from the Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, British Columbia who is the CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award winner for 2022 - Sponsored by The Toro Company. To read the News Release, please click here.
- Congratulations to Garry Haynes, MS, AGS from Blue Devil Golf Club Inc. in Calgary, Alberta who is the 2022 CGSA Gordon Witteveen award winner. To read the News Release, please click here.
- Congratulations to Brian Youell, MS from the Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, British Columbia who is the 2022 CGSA John B. Steel award winner. To read the News Release, please click here.
- Congratulations to Jim Flett, AGS from Muskoka Lakes Golf & C.C. in Port Carling, Ontario who is the 2022 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year award winner - Sponsored by Envu. To read the News Release, please click here.
To see a list of ALL CGSA Award winners over the years, please click here.
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