Awards

Our 2024 OPGA Annual Awards will be presented during our 2025 OPGA Spring General Meeting at Shadow Hills Country Club in February (Date still TBD).

We rely on YOU to identify the best and brightest in our Chapter by nominating PGA Professionals who you feel are deserving of awards in 9 different categories. We welcome your nominations, whether you have one— or multiple for each award! This process is critical in recognizing the excellent contributions our PGA Professionals are making across our industry and in their communities. Only PGA Members in good standing are eligible for awards.

Full Special Awards Descriptions (pdf)

NOMINATION FORM	BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year	Bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, whose total contributions to the game of golf and their facility best exemplify the complete Assistant Golf Professional.
Bill Strausbaugh Award	Recognizes commitment to mentoring and making significant impacts on the careers of PGA Professionals.
Golf Professional of the Year	One of the highest honors The PGA can bestow, bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services as an overall PGA Professional.
PGA Professional Development Award	Recognizes outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.
Merchandiser of the Year	Recognizes overall performance in merchandising. – ALREADY COMPLETED!
Patriot Award	Recognizes commitment and dedication to members and veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Player Development Award	Recognizes achievement in the area of player development.
Teacher of the Year	Recognizes outstanding services as a golf teacher and coach.
Youth Player Development Award	Recognizes achievement in the area of youth player development.