Our Awards and Recipients
NSW Superintendent of the Year Award
Superintendent of the Year – Award given to Superintendent who has produced high standards of turf management over a long period. Things taken into account are career accomplishments , length of service, influence over young turf managers and service to the industry.
Nominations for this award are received from selected industry representatives and Superintendents. Winner is selected by NSWGCSA board of directors.
| Year | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Craig Molloy | Cypress Lakes Golf Resort |
| 2019 | Antony Mills | The Lakes Golf Club |
| 2018 | Peter Donkers | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2017 | Ron Duffy | North Ryde Golf Club |
| 2016 | Mark O’Sullivan | Roseville Golf Club |
| 2015 | Richard Kirkby | Pennant Hills Golf Club |
| 2014 | Martin Black | Castle Hill Country Club |
| 2013 | Mark Parker | Concord Golf Club |
| 2012 | Michael Bradbery | Manly Golf Club |
| 2011 | Norm Foord | New Brighton Golf Club |
Outstanding Dedication and Performance Award
Outstanding Performance and Dedication award – This award has been developed for employees who achieve outstanding work performance and demonstrate continual commitment and dedication for their prospective clubs.
Nominations for this award are received from selected industry representatives and Superintendents. Winner is selected by NSWGCSA board of directors.
| Year | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kurt Schulenberg | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2019 | Brendan Brown | Northbridge Golf Club |
| 2018 | Cameron Butt | Centennial Park Golf Club |
Outstanding Achievement Award
Outstanding achievement award – Award is given in recognition of Superintendent who has produced outstanding results, often under difficult circumstances which may include limited resources or finances.
Nominations for this award are received from selected industry representatives and Superintendents. Winner is selected by NSWGCSA board of directors.
| Year | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mark Spraggs | Forster Tuncurry Golf Club |
| 2019 | Pat Wilson | Pambula Merimbula Golf Club |
| 2018 | David Stone | Bayview Golf Club |
| 2017 | David Thomson | Bermagui Country Club |
| 2016 | Ian Elphick | Gunnedah Golf Club |
| 2015 | Daniel Metcalfe | Beverley Park Golf Club |
| 2014 | Mark Crittenden | Cumberland Golf Club |
| 2013 | Brad Huender | Gerringong Golf Club |
Environment Award
Environmental Award – Award is given to Superintendent who has demonstrated excellence in environmental stewardship.
Nominations for this award are received from selected industry representatives and Superintendents. Winner is selected by NSWGCSA board of directors.
| Year | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Peter Watts | Muirfield Golf Club |
Graduate of the Year – Vince Church Award
Graduate of the Year Award
With the rise of dedicated turf education courses in recent times, the calibre of apprentices increases from year to year, which makes this award one of the most difficult to judge. The NSWGCSA Graduate of the Year Award (Vince Church Award ) is special in that it gives an indication of where the future of the industry lies. Today’s recipients will be tomorrow’s superintendents and turf managers and will ultimately go on to play a major role in the development and direction of golf course maintenance in this country.
For the lucky apprentice, the award provides a huge boost, helping to launch their career in the best possible way.
Selection Criteria
To be eligible, students must have graduated from their studies in the previous 12 months. This award is not open to persons already holding management positions within a golf turf facility.
In deciding upon who wins national honours, the judging panel will consider the apprentice’s academic achievements, career aspirations, ambassadorial skills and how winning the award will assist the graduate in meeting their career aspirations.
All finalists will be judged by an independent panel consisting of golf course superintendents and industry specialists. The finalists will be required to give a 15-20 minute presentation and take 10 minutes of questions from the judging panel.
| Year | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Angus Beasley | Gunnedah Golf Club |
| 2018 | Jarrod Phillips | Newcastle Golf Club |
| 2017 | Daniel Hendrie | Toronto Golf Club |
| 2016 | Jake Needs | Bermagui Country Club |
| 2016 | Mitchell Gibbs | Bankstown Golf Club |
| 2015 | Shaun Bowden | Elanora Country Club |
| 2014 | Kurt Eldridge | Bermagui Country Club |
| 2013 | Charles Dunlop | Duntryleague Golf Club |
| 2012 | David Canterbury | Adelaide Shores |
| 2011 | Roger Chaffey | Manly Golf Club |
| 2010 | Adam Shields | Casino Golf Club |
| 2009 | David Sutherland | Gerringong Golf Club |
| 2008 | Chris Thompson | Maclean Golf Club |
| 2007 | Stuart Millar | Oatlands Golf Club |
| 2006 | Sean Kinsley | Yamba Golf Club |
| 2005 | Damien Bell | Wellington Golf Club |
| 2001 | Scott Carruthers | Pennant Hills Golf Club |