September 23, 2024
For immediate release

VANCOUVER, BC – Today, during the Awards Dinner at the Fall Field Day, The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Envu announced Mr. Reid Solodan, AGS, Superintendent from the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta as the CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year.

The CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year award recognizes a member of the CGSA who has held the position of golf course superintendent for a minimum of five years and who has distinguished her or himself through dedication to the profession, performance as a golf course superintendent and contributions to their profession and their community.

“Reid has been a CGSA member since 1994 and holds the Association's Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation. He has been the Superintendent at Canmore Golf & Curling Club since 2004 and has been in the golf course management profession for 36 years, starting on the grounds crew at the age of 14. Reid was the CGSA/Toro Gordon Witteveen Award winner in 2020 and the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award winner in 2019. In 2023 he was selected as the 2023 AGSA Walt Gooder Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Congratulations to Reid on all his achievements! I hope all of you will come out and support Reid in Niagara Falls in February 2025 when we recognize him for winning this prestigious award.”
John McLinden, AGS, CGSA President.

“The entire team at Envu are extremely pleased that Reid Solodan has been selected as the 2024 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year. Over his 20 years at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club Reid has provided impeccable playing conditions for his members and supported the turfgrass industry.  We look forward to interacting with Reid at a number of Envu and CGSA events over the next year. “Congratulations Reid!” Ryan Beauchamp, Golf Segment Manager Canada, Envu.

“It is with great pleasure that Alberta Golf Superintendents Association (AGSA) endorses Reid Solodan, AGS for the Superintendent of the Year Award. Reid has dedicated his time serving on many CGSA committees including the conference held in Banff and he hosted the 2021 West Fall Field Day and he holds the designation of Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS). He is truly dedicated to the National and Provincial Associations and has mentored many industry professionals spread throughout Canada.

Reid has demonstrated the qualities and values that this award seeks to honour, and I am confident that Reid will elevate the Role of Golf Course Superintendent for years to come.”
Mark Begin, Superintendent, Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club and AGSA President.

As the CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year winner, Reid will receive the following:

• Attendance at and participation in the 2024 Fall Field Day in Vancouver, this includes all travel and hotel costs;
• Reid and his wife Terri will receive an “All-Access” registration to The CanadianGolf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario from February 25-27, 2025, and 4 nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel and transportation costs to the Conference;
• A site visit with a written agronomic report from a Envu Green Solution Specialist;
• Including a $5,000 Envu plant protection package for the golf course; and
• A trip for two to attend an Envu educational opportunity that would include golf.

Mr. Solodan will be recognized during The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and presented with his award during the Award Luncheon in Niagara Falls on February 25, 2025.

Congratulations to Reid on being named CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year for 2024!

This award is completely funded by Envu – a PLATINUM sponsor of the CGSA. Thanks to Envu for its partnership with the CGSA.

About CGSA:

The CGSA is a society committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus membership. CGSA is the only national organization dedicated to supporting golf course superintendents and golf course management professionals in Canada. CGSA provides benefits including representation and promotion of the profession, advocacy, certification, professional development and awards dedicated to this golf sector. For more information on the CGSA please visit www.golfsupers.com or on Facebook or X(formerlyTwitter).

About Envu:

Envu is a leader in the turf and ornamental industry in Canada. Envu is dedicated to the research, development and marketing of plant production products that provide customers with first choice solutions to protect and care for the environment, in which we all live, work and play. For more information, please visit  http://www.es.Envu.ca.

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