Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year Award Guidelines
- Recognized as an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of the PGA of Canada Atlantic membership.
- Initiation and/or implementation of unusual, innovative, and/or special teaching program
- Publication of articles, books, magazines, etc.
Teacher of the Year Award Criteria
- Must have achieved certified status in at least one cont6ext within the instruction stream of the National Coaching Certification Program for Golf in Canada (Instructor of Beginner Golfers, Instructor of Intermediate Golfers, Instructor of Advanced Golfers)
- Overall performance in teaching at their facility, Zone, and National levels
Teacher 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 | Kristi Roach, Hampton Golf Club |
| 2023 | Jean François Richard* |
| 2022 | Jeff MacDonald |
| 2021 | Jeff MacDonald |
| 2020 | Jeff MacDonald |
| 2019 | Jamie Moran |
| 2018 | Louis Melanson |
| 2017 | Jaime Heffernan |
| 2016 | Sara Wilson |
| 2015 | Jeff MacDonald |
| 2014 | Jeff MacDonald |
| 2013 | Louis Melanson |
| 2012 | Louis Melanson |
| 2011 | Ed Hanczaryk |
| 2010 | Ed Hanczaryk |
| 2009 | Ed Hanczaryk |
| 2008 | Ed Hanczaryk |
| 2007 | Louis Melanson |
| 2006 | Louis Melanson |
| 2005 | Louis Melanson |
| 2004 | Louis Melanson |
| 2003 | Jim Baxter |
| 2002 | Louis Melanson |
| 2001 | Anne Chouinard |
*ALSO NATIONAL AWARD WINNER