Wilma & Jim Gibson
A packed ballroom of PGA of British Columbia members, friends, colleagues, and family were on hand at Richmond Country Club on Monday, October 3rd to award Jim Gibson with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This highest level of honour is not awarded every year and has only been awarded five previous times in the history ofthe PGA of BC.
The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Association over extended periods of time and one quick scan of Gibson's golfing resume made him an obvious choice for the PGA of BC. To highlight a few, Gibson was President of the BCGA for three years and was bestowed an honorary lifetime Governor. Gibson was the proud recipient of the PGA of BC's Patron of the Year award and he earned the position of Honorary Director with the PGA of BC. Gibson was also the former Director of Golf, Club Captain, and Senior's Club Champion at the esteemed Capilano Golf and Country Club. In 2002, Gibson received the Queen's medal, one of only 50 given out in Canada. Gibson has committed himself to the Rules of golf as Governor for the Royal Canadian Golf Association for eight years and Rules Chairman for Amateur Status. He currently has been offering rulings for the PGA of BC's most prestigious events for over a decade.
Gibson's golf accomplishments are equally impressive as he has set three different golf club's course records, including a 62 which still stands at Gleneagles Golf Club. He was a multiple Club Champion winner at Seymour Golf & Country Club and finished 13th at the Canadian Open, one stroke ahead of his good friend, and fellow Lifetime Achievement recipient, Stan Leonard.
Gibson's wife (Wilma), children (Kathy and Ross), and three grandchildren were present to hear entertaining speeches and anecdotes from Cec Ferguson (Executive Professional at Vernon G&CC and 2011 Inductee into the Golf Hall of Fame of BC), Steve Carroll (former Executive Director of the PGA of BC), and Doug Sinclair (PGA of Canada Life Member). Derek Thornley, President of the PGA of BC and Richmond Country Club's Head Professional, presented the award to Gibson amidst numerous standing ovations.
To view video from Jim's special night, please click on the links below.
Highlights:
http://vimeo.com/30834455
Jim Gibson presentation and acceptance:
http://vimeo.com/30858324
Barrie McWha intro:
http://vimeo.com/30836463
Doug Sinclair speech:
http://vimeo.com/30837910
Cec Ferguson speech:
http://vimeo.com/30839360
Steve Carroll speech:
http://vimeo.com/30850107
