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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