NATIONAL GOLF AWARDS

The National Golf Awards promote the profile of golf by celebrating its top performing athletes, clubs, leaders, coaches and volunteers.
 
It is the hard work of all of these people that supports the growth of golf, nationwide.
 
The National Golf Awards is our platform to share their stories and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
 
 
The categories being celebrated this year are:
 
Leader of the Year: Managers, administrators, association leaders, those people who have shown exemplary leadership to grow the game.
 
Volunteer of the Year: Dedication to golf volunteering across either or all club, regional and national levels to support the game.
 
Club of the Year: Clubs who display innovation, inclusion, community impact, use of NZ Golf initiatives and growth.
 
Environmental Club of the Year: A club demonstrating and promoting leadership in environmental stewardship and positively influencing golfs environmental profile.
 
All Abilities Golfer of the Year: Disabled athletes who inspire golfers of all abilities to participate in the game.
 
Performance of the Year: A performance by an athlete that boosts the profile of golf and inspires more people to play the game.
 
Male Amateur Player of the Year: A male amateur that boosts the profile of golf, displays the values of golf and inspires more people to play the game.
 
Female Amateur Player of the Year: A female amateur that boosts the profile of golf, displays the values of golf and inspires more people to play the game.
 
Professional Player of the Year: A professional golfer who performs at the highest level on the world stage. Represents New Zealand well and displays golfs values.
 
Event of the Year: An event that inspires golf participation, displays innovation and professionalism and grows the positive profile of golf.
 
Professional Coach of the Year: The pinnacle of professional coaching within New Zealand supporting the talent and performance pathways allowing golfers to reach their level of aspiration.
 
Community Coach of the Year: A coach at any level within New Zealand that is inspiring the growth of new players to the game and demonstrating innovation, community connection and generating visible and accessible pathways.
 
Nominating someone is easy! Simply pick the category you wish to nominate by clicking HERE and start telling us why your nominee should win!

Nominations close on March 15 2020, with the winners and category finalists to be notified on 15 April. The Awards dinner will celebrate the achievements of the winners on May 4 2020.
 
A full list of the questions for all categories is available HERE

For more information please contact New Zealand Golf on golfawards@nzgolf.org.nz