October 10, 2023
RICHMOND, BC (PGA of BC) - The PGA of BC is proud to announce Regional Award winners in 11 categories of its 2023 Awards Program.
Following a thorough selection process, the Awards Committee has determined Award winners for the Lower Mainland, Interior, Vancouver Island and Kootenays/Northern BC.
Each of the recipients are provincial finalists for this year’s PGA of BC Awards, with winners to be announced later this month. Provincial Award recipients will also be put forward as the Association’s nominee for corresponding PGA of Canada national awards, if eligible.
PGA of BC Members are encouraged to vote for one deserving Regional Award winner in each category; these Member votes will now directly determine the Provincial Award recipients.
A voting link was emailed to Members last week. If you are a Member who did not receive an email containing a voting link, please reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org.
The PGA of BC extends our congratulations to all the deserving Regional Award winners for their dedication to their club, community and Association.
2023 PGA of BC Awards – Regional Winners:
Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year
Presented by Jancor Agencies
- Lindsay Bernakevitch – Victoria Golf Club
- Mike Cyndroski – Richmond Country Club
- Rob Tadey – Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Trevor Simkins – Bootleg Gap Golf
Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
Presented by Fresh Golf Solutions
- Jeff Palmer – Highland Pacific Golf
- Alan Kristmanson – Whistler Golf Club
- Brian McDonald – Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Cindy Soukoroff – St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Fred Wood Class “A” Professional of the Year
Presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf
- Derek Orr – Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
- Rachel Wiebe – The Vancouver Golf Club
- Josh Johnston – Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club
- Brent Firminger – Golden Golf Club
Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year
Presented by Replay Golf Supplies
- Cam Ferguson – Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club
- Curtis Baldwin – Meadow Garden Golf Club
- Wes Driessen – Rivershore Golf Links
- Matt Gillett – Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
Presented by Discover Golf Canada
- Eric Wang – Victoria Academy of Golf
- Ryan Holley
- Kyla Inaba – Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Simon Jones – Purcell Golf
Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year
Presented by COBRA PUMA Golf
- Lucas Nonni – Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club
- Tyler Roope – Langley Golf Academy
- Joel Aitken – Kelowna Golf & Country Club
- Brent Firminger – Golden Golf Club
Jack Westover Coach of the Year
Presented by Foresight Sports Canada
- Justin Clews – Uplands Golf Club
- Keri Moffat – Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Conner Kozak – The Okanagan Golf Club
- Dennis Bradley – Copper Point Golf Club
Golf Facility of the Year
Presented by Ship Sticks
- Ardmore Golf Course
- Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Talking Rock Golf Course
- St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year
Presented by 2UNDR
- Uplands Golf Club
- Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Christina Lake Golf Club
Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year
Presented by Tagmarshal
- Jon Kadin – Nielsen Agencies
- Kyle German – Callaway Golf
- Steve Graham – Steve Graham Sales
- Adrian Deakin – PING Canada
Davie Black Professional Development Award
Presented by Sunice/Bobby Jones
- Callum Ashby – Highland Pacific Golf
- Chris Ward – Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Brian McDonald – Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Scott McClain – Copper Point Golf Club