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2025 National Awards Finalists

2025 National Awards Finalists

The PGA of Canada is thrilled to announce the finalists for its 2025 National Awards.

Each year, a National Selection Committee evaluates nominations from professionals across Canada. The winners will be revealed on social media from December 11-18, with a full press release to follow on December 19.

All award winners will be celebrated during Canada Night at the PGA Show in Orlando on January 21, 2026.

Registration for the event can be found here.

Without further ado, here are the finalists. Please click any of the images to be directed to the award website page and to learn more information about the finalists.

(Note: Male and Female Player of the Year Awards will be announced following the Head Professional and Head Teaching Professional Championship of Canada)


Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year

Dave Zibrik – British Columbia

Jean-Charles Côté-Sauvé – Québec

Pat Wilmot – Alberta

Michael Moniz – Ontario

Darren Hayden – Manitoba

Paul Schatz – Saskatchewan

Blehr MacKinley – Atlantic

Marc-André Piette – Ottawa

Jeff Hamilton – Northern Ontario



Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year

Tom Monaghan – British Columbia

Mario Bouchard – Québec

Darren Cooke – Alberta

Terry Kim – Ontario

Patrick Law – Manitoba

Darcy Myers – Saskatchewan

Rene MacKay – Atlantic

Marc Peterson – Ottawa


George Knudson Teacher of the Year

Bryn Parry – British Columbia

Keven Bilodeau-Tremblay – Québec

Greg Johnson – Alberta

Mike Martz – Ontario

Derrik Goodwin – Manitoba

Mitch Bach – Saskatchewan

Sébastien Tremblay – Atlantic

Pasquale Mongillo – Ottawa

David Bower – Northern Ontario


Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year sponsored by UpSwing Golf

Michelle McCann – British Columbia

Philippe Croteau – Québec

Shannon Raina – Alberta

Dylan Smallwood – Ontario

Derrik Goodwin – Manitoba

Jason Schneider – Saskatchewan

Laura Reid – Atlantic

David McBain – Ottawa

Casey MacNeil – Northern Ontario


Ben Kern Coach of the Year

Kyle Inaba – British Columbia

Alexandre Ouellette – Québec

Wade Waters – Alberta

Sean Casey – Ontario

Derek Ingram – Manitoba

Jeff Chambers – Saskatchewan

Louis Melanson – Atlantic

Scott MacLeod – Ottawa


Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year

Lindsay Bernakevitch – British Columbia

Kris Ehnes – Manitoba

Chris Schatzmann – Alberta

Jerry Butler – Ontario

Louis-Alexandre Pitre – Québec

Brad Lovatt – Saskatchewan

Andrew Connors – Atlantic

Dave McDonald – Ottawa


Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year 

Lisa Deleo – British Columbia

Pascal Garneau – Québec

Joel Griffith – Alberta

Keaton Jones – Ontario

Ian Penner – Manitoba

Cole Ginther – Saskatchewan

Morgan Matchett – Atlantic

Tyler Epp – Ottawa

Braden Wheeler – Northern Ontario


Stan Leonard Class “A” Assistant Professional of the Year

Bradlee Jones – British Columbia

Alexandra Pelletier – Québec

Tyler Leicht – Alberta

Brad Mellon – Ontario

Bri-ann Tokariwski – Manitoba

Chad Lavallee – Saskatchewan

Jordan Milne – Atlantic

Shawn Banfield – Ottawa


Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year

Brady Stead – British Columbia

Jeff Palmer – British Columbia

Pierre Lallier – Québec

Matt Seifert – Alberta


Tex Noble Professional Development Award

Scott McClain – British Columbia

Nathan Liewicki – Manitoba

Thomas Ducharme – Québec

Tristan Mullally – Ontario

Greg Johnson – Alberta