Nominations open for National Golf Awards

New Zealand’s golfing sector is enjoying a golden period – emerging strongly from the post-covid environment to deliver a sporting activity which can be enjoyed by all niches within our community at almost 400 locations around the country.

Both player numbers, and the number of rounds being played, are up year-onyear.

Meanwhile, New Zealand golfers continue to perform globally. Kiwis are playing all over the world – from the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australasia — we are seeing the New Zealand flag flying at the top of leaderboards.

Sustaining all of this growth, diversity and success within New Zealand’s golfing scene are the hard-working people behind our fantastic golf clubs and golfing infrastructure. From dedicated and loyal volunteers who commit endless unpaid hours for the betterment of their clubs and fellow players through to the thousands of passionate and professional administrators and managers.

It’s important to recognise the efforts and achievements of our enormous golfing community. Golf New Zealand is once again proud to facilitate the National Golf Awards -- our chance to celebrate the dedication, commitment, and excellence delivered day-in and day-out across the whole golfing community.

The National Golf Awards celebrate and recognise the clubs and people who achieved and inspired us in 2022. A multitude of categories covers all aspects of golf and its operations throughout the country.

Nominations for the awards are now open, with the process closing on July 31, when entries will be reviewed and assessed by a judging panel compiled by Golf New Zealand.

Click on the following link to submit an entry.

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2022 NATIONAL GOLF AWARDS

CATEGORIES:

* Club of the year: A club that is demonstrating operational excellence and has an outstanding record of achievement across all aspects of its operations –encompassing membership, customer service, marketing, and community relevance.

* Golf administrator of the year: An administrator serving the sport at club, regional, or national level who has made an outstanding contribution to the growth, success, enjoyment, or profile of the game in their administrative role.

* Volunteer of the year: A volunteer who is not only inspirational in their commitment to their organisation, club, or local golfing community, but also contributes tirelessly to the game.

* Community coach of the year: A volunteer or community coach who successfully contributes to the growth of participation in an enjoyable, engaging, or innovative manner.

* Professional coach of the year: A professional coach who is demonstrating excellence or innovation through their coaching activities.

* Leadership in golf award: A leader who is not only inspiring others but is also driving meaningful improvement or change for the betterment of golf.

* All abilities golfer of the year: A player who has inspired others to play golf. They have overcome an obstacle to play golf. They have shown dedication and passion for the game.

* Golf event of the year: The golfing event of the year at a local, national, or international level that far exceeded the expectations of both organisers and participants in delivering a memorable event or activity within the golfing arena and spilling into the wider community.

* Golf performance of the year: Spotlighting an exceptional golf performance that inspires New Zealanders.

* Environmental club of the year: The Environment Club of the Year Award recognises the golf club and its superintendent, who demonstrates excellence and leadership in environmental stewardship.