Coach of the Year

Coach of the Year Award Guidelines

Recognized as an outstanding coach among the ranks of the PGA of Canada Atlantic membership
Initiation and/or implementation of unusual, innovative, and/or special coaching programs
Publications of articles, books, magazines, etc.

Coach of the Year Award Criteria

Must be certified within Golf's National Coach Certification Program Competition stream (Coach of New Competitors, Coach of Developing Competitors)
Overall performance in coaching at their facility, Zone, and National levels

Coach of the Year Award Eligibility Criteria

All Class 'A' Members and Apprentice Professionals in good standing excluding the following:
- Class 'A' Life Professional
- Class 'A' Retired Profesional

Please note, nominations should consider the candidate's overall experience and dedication, with a particular focus on their contributions and accomplishments over the past year.

Professionals will be informed once the 2024 Award application process opens for nominations.

YEAR	RECIPIENT
2024	Jean-François Richard, Louis Melanson Golf*
2023	Louis Melanson
2022	Jeff MacDonald
2021	Louis Melanson
2020	Jeff MacDonald
2019	Sean Joyce
2018	Louis Melanson
2017	Louis Melanson
2016	Jeff MacDonald
2015	Jeff MacDonald
2014	Louis Melanson

*Also the recipient of the PGA of Canada National Award