Annual Awards
Annual Awards
Section
| Award | 2018 Recipient |
|---|---|
Golf Professional of the YearThe highest honor a PGA Golf Professional can receive, this professional is recognized for his/her overall performance, level of service to the Association, leadership, image and the ability to inspire fellow professionals and promote the game of golf. |
 Ken McMaster Miromar Lakes Golf Club |
Teacher of the YearRecognizes the professional who provides outstanding service as a golf instructor. The recipient is selected based on his/her efforts in promoting golf, use of teachings, involvement in junior golf activities, and teaching techniques. |
 Bill Scott Don Law Golf Academy at Osprey Point |
Horton Smith AwardRecognizes the professional who provides outstanding and continuous contributions in developing and improving educational opportunities for the PGA Professional. |
 Judy Alvarez Monarch Country Club |
Deacon Palmer AwardThe “Deacon Palmer Award” bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership, in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in their life. This individual is an unsung hero/heroine at their facility and in their community, who serve to inspire, empower and assist others, both inside and outside of the game. |
 James Muir Pointe West Country Club |
Bill Strausbaugh AwardRecognizes the professional whose overall commitment is to promoting the game, the Association, and fellow PGA Professionals. This professional is honored for his/her integrity, leadership ability, professional mentoring and community involvement related to golf activities. |
 Dan Gawronski Pelican's Nest Golf Club |
PGA Player Development AwardRecognizes the PGA Professional who has made extraordinary contributions and achievements in the area of player development. |
 Susan Vail Abacoa Golf Club |
Youth Player Development Awardpreviously known as Junior Golf Leader Recognizes the professional who uses his/her leadership skills to promote and develop junior golf at both the club and community levels. |
 Neil Lockie Jonathan's Landing Golf Club |
Assistant of the YearRecognize the individual’s overall performance as an assistant through his/her willingness to accept responsibility, promotion of the game, and his/her promotion of the overall image of the PGA. |
 Rick Sutton Broken Sound Club - Old Course |
Merchandiser of the Year – PublicRecognizes the professional that has demonstrated superior skills as a merchandiser in the promotion of golf with a focus on the individual’s inventory, shop display, staff, and merchandising techniques at a public facility. |
 John Miller Greynolds Park Golf Course |
Merchandiser of the Year – PrivateRecognizes the professional that has demonstrated superior skills as a merchandiser in the promotion of golf with a focus on the individual’s inventory, shop display, staff, and merchandising techniques at a private facility. |
 Morgan Jewell Floridian National Golf Club |
Merchandiser of the Year – ResortRecognizes the professional that has demonstrated superior skills as a merchandiser in the promotion of golf with a focus on the individual’s inventory, shop display, staff, and merchandising techniques at a resort facility. |
 Jeff Willenberg Dorado Beach Resort and Club |
Salesperson of the YearThe Salesperson of the Year Award honors a sales representative (hard or soft good) serving the Section who has made significant contributions to the game of golf at the Section level and within his/her company and whose overall performance as a sales representative including service to accounts, overall integrity, courtesy, and professionalism is second to none. |
 Scott VanDame |
Southeast
2018 Southeast Chapter Award Winners
- Joe DeMino, PGA: Golf Professional of the Year
- Don Law, PGA: Teacher of the Year
- Kevin Compare, PGA: Horton Smith Award
- Ben Bauer, PGA: Bill Strausbaugh Award
- Bill Scott, PGA: Player Development Award
- Bela Nagy, PGA: Youth Player Development Award
- Rick Sutton, PGA: Assistant Professional of the Year
- Danny Visconti, PGA: Merchandiser of the Year Award Public
- Mary Beth Corrigan, PGA: Merchandiser of the Year Award Private
The 2018 Southeast Chapter Award winners will be recognized at the Southeast Awards Presentation in the Spring of 2019.
Past Award Recipients
Southern
2018 Southern Chapter Award Winners
- Brian Schuler, PGA: Golf Professional of the Year
- Mike Richards, PGA: Teacher of the Year
- Santos Caceres, PGA: Bill Strausbaugh Award
- Nick Cupper, PGA: Growth of the Game Award
- Sean Kicker, PGA: Youth Player Development Award
- Seth Pearman, PGA: Assistant Professional of the Year
- John Miller, PGA: Merchandiser of the Year Award
- Marianne Deibel: Salesperson of the Year
- Adam Scrimenti, PGA: Player of the Year
- Jan Urso, PGA: Senior Player of the Year
- Corey Henry: Associate Player of the Year
2018 Southern Chapter Award winners will be recognized at the Southern Chapter Fall Meeting and Awards Dinner on December 4, 2018.
Past Award Recipients
Southwest Chapter Awards
- Golf Professional of the Year: William Harley, PGA
- Teacher of the Year: Mark Moffatt, PGA
- Bill Strausbaugh Award: Mike Dopslaff, PGA
- Horton Smith Award: Tara McKenna, PGA
- Jeremy New Assistant of the Year: Sean McGinness, PGA
- Junior Golf Leader Award: Tom O'Brien, PGA
- Player Development Award: Andy Scott, PGA
- Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Chad Perkins, PGA
- Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Josh Ross, PGA
- Henry Watkins Award: Joe Stein
The 2018 Southwest Chapter Award winners will be recognized at the 2018 Southwest Chapter Fall Meeting on October 11th.
Past Award Recipients