National Awards
The PGA of Canada recognizes it's members annually for their outstanding contributions to the game of golf and beyond. The PGA of Canada National Awards are given out at the PGA of Canada Night in conjunction with the PGA Merchandise every January in Orlando, Florida.
Eligibility for the National Awards is based on those who receive the equivalent award in their Zone program.
George Knudson Teacher of the Year Award
This award bestows a special recognition on a PGA of Canada member who has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor. The candidate’s entire career as a golf instructor should be taken into consideration with an emphasis on performance and achievement over the past five years.
Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year Award
This award is one of the honours the association can bestow on a working club professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA of Canada professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the club professional.
Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year Award
This award is designed to pay recognition to PGA of Canada members who are leaders in junior golf, reflect the qualities and ideas of those who work with our national youth and who provide opportunities and experiences for juniors to learn to play golf.
Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year Award
This award recognizes those PGA of Canada Professionals who have demonstrated superior skills as merchandisers in the promotion of golf. This award is given for excellence in golf shop operations.
Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year Award
This award is one of the honours the association can bestow on a working Executive Professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA of Canada professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the Executive Professional.
Moe Norman Candidate for Membership of the Year Award
The PGA of Canada Candidate for Membership of the Year Award is the highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Candidate for Membership whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the PGA of Canada Candidate for Membership.
Ben Kern Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA of Canada Professional who is an outstanding coach among the ranks of the PGA of Canada membership. This award is based on a professional's overall performance in coaching; unusual, innovative and special coaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the professional has coached.
Mike Weir Player of the Year Award
This award recognizes the most outstanding player within the PGA of Canada membership based on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC within the calendar year.
Tex Noble Award for Professional Development Award
This award recognizes the PGA of Canada Professional who is the model of life-long learning and continuing professional development. This award is designed to give special recognition to an individual PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional development and continuing education.
Stan Leonard Class “A” Professional of the Year Award
The PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional of the Year Award is the highest honour the Association can bestow on a working Class “A” Professional at a golf course whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the club professional.
George Cumming Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is designed to honour outstanding individuals who display leadership and humanitarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm for the game of golf. It is the PGA of Canada's most prestigious honour.