Junior Leader of the Year
Junior Leader of the Year Award Guidelines
- Demonstration of involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the club level
- Support of national junior golf programs
- Proven interest, concern, and ability to provide opportunities and experiences for a junior to learn and play golf
- Recognized as someone of outstanding character
Junior Leader of the Year Award Criteria
- Contribution to junior programs and events in Zone
- Involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the club level and within community
- Support of PGA of Canada Junior Golf Programs
- Must be certified in either Instruction or coaching contexts of the PGA of Canada National Coach Certification Program as well as those engaged in learning and certification through other bodies in the industry
- Overall image, service, and leadership in junior golf
- Overall integrity as an individual and acceptance by junior golfers as a person of outstanding character
Junior Leader of the Year Award Eligibility Catagories
- All Class 'A' Members and Apprentice Professionals in good standing excluding the following:
- Class 'A' Life Professional
- Class 'A' Retired Professional
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 | Wayne Allen, Valley Humber Resort |
| 2023 | Wayne Allen* |
| 2022 | Travis Carr |
| 2021 | Travis Carr |
| 2020 | Louis Melanson* |
| 2019 | Wayne Allen |
| 2018 | Laura Reid |
| 2017 | Jamie Heffernan |
| 2016 | Andrew Noseworthy |
| 2015 | Jamie MacIntosh |
| 2014 | Dallas Desjardins |
| 2013 | Bari Gourley |
| 2012 | Ryan Kingston |
| 2011 | Derek MacKinnon |
| 2010 | Kevin Champion |
| 2009 | Andrew Noseworthy |
| 2008 | Bari Gourley |
| 2007 | Ted Stonehouse* |
| 2006 | Bari Gourley |
| 2005 | Andrew Isenor |
| 2004 | Gerry Elliot |
| 2003 | Bari Gourley |
| 2002 | Gerry Elliot |
| 2001 | Shannon Grinton |
| 2000 | Doug Sullivan* |
| 1999 | Boyd Lockhart |
| 1998 | Ed Ryan* |
*ALSO NATIONAL AWARD WINNER