PGA of BC announces 2026 Regional Award Winners

October 5, 2026

Richmond, BC (PGA of BC) - The PGA of BC is proud to announce its Regional Award Winners in ten categories of the 2026 Awards Program.

Following the selection of nominees by the Regional Awards Committees, PGA of BC members voted within their respective regions to determine this year’s winners for the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior and Kootenays/Northern BC.

Each Regional Award winner now advances as a provincial finalist. Under this year’s revised process, the Provincial Awards Committee will select the Provincial Award recipients, who will be announced and recognized at the 2026 PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Golf Trends Inc. on Tuesday, October 27 at the Langley Events Centre. Provincial recipients will also be put forward as the Association’s nominees for corresponding PGA of Canada Awards, where eligible.

The PGA of BC thanks all members who participated in the regional vote and the Regional Awards Committees for their time and thoughtful consideration throughout the nomination process.

The Association congratulates this year’s Regional Award winners on their achievements and their contributions to their facilities, communities and the PGA of BC.

2026 PGA of BC Regional Award Winners

Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year
Presented by Levelwear

Ashley Zibrik, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Ian Stone, Uplands Golf Club
Lee Alarie, Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
Scott McClain, Copper Point Golf Club

Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
Presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada

Alan Kristmanson, Whistler Golf Club
Laird White, Cedar Hill Golf Course
James Presnail, Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Cindy Soukoroff, St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino

Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year
Presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf

Lenny Cyr, Seymour Golf & Country Club
Megan Ratcliffe, Storey Creek Golf Club
Jason Jurimae, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
Bryan Armstrong, Windermere Valley Golf Course

Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year
Presented by Nike Golf

Carson Spooner, Golden Eagle Golf Club
Zach Ryujin, Gorge Vale Golf Club
Chris Dhillon, Revelstoke Golf Club
Dan Bourgeois, Wildstone Golf Course

Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
Presented by Beyond Golf Tours

Ryan Holley, Ryan Holley Golf
Mark Bicknell, Victoria Golf Club
Ryan Stugis, Groove4Golf
Dale Moore, Copper Point Golf Club



Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year
Presented by adidas Golf Canada

Matthew Palsenbarg, The Backyard Golf
Michelle McCann, Uplands Golf Club
Joel Aitken, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
Pat Biln, Castlegar Golf Club

Jack Westover Coach of the Year
Presented by GOLFTEC

Brady Stead, Ledgeview Golf Club
Michelle McCann, Uplands Golf Club
Kyle McMurphy, Predator Ridge Golf Resort
Matt Gillett, Copper Point Golf Club



Golf Facility of the Year
Presented by KAILANI Outdoors

Nicklaus North Golf Course
Cordova Bay Golf Course
Revelstoke Golf Club
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino

Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year
Presented by 2UNDR

Nicklaus North Golf Course
Victoria Golf Club
Vernon Golf & Country Club
Copper Point Golf Club



Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year
Presented by Tagmarshal

Sam Gordon, Levelwear
Brayden Eriksen, TaylorMade Golf Canada
Mark Lindsay, Nielsen Agencies
Adrian Deakin, PING Canada



For more information, please reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org.