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We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the National Facility Awards for Junior Golf, presented by HUMI are NOW OPEN! – Golf Canada

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Nominations open for the National Facility Awards for Junior Golf 

Golf Canada is now accepting nominations for its 2024 National Facility Awards for Junior Golf, presented by HUMI. 

This award program was created with the intention of celebrating and recognizing facilities across Canada who are making outstanding contributions to junior golf in their communities. Our hope is that these awards will shine a spotlight on the extraordinary support of junior golf by these facilities and set a positive example for others to follow. 

Please consider nominating your facility based on the six categories below: 

Junior Golf Opportunity Award 

Awarded to a facility that provides exceptional access and membership opportunities for junior golfers. Special consideration is given to facilities with strong non-family sponsored junior programs and facilities with fundraising programs to help athletes compete at provincial, national, and international competitions. 

2023 Winner: Sawmill Golf Club (Fenwick, Ontario) 

Competitive Junior Program of the Year 

Awarded to a facility or academy program with many junior athletes competing in provincial and national championships and earning strong results in those championships. 
 
2023 Winner: Royal Ottawa Golf Club (Gatineau, Quebec) 

Grassroots Junior Program of the Year 

Awarded to a facility or academy program that is excelling at creating new junior golfers through local programming. 
 
2023 Winner: Deep River Golf Club (Deep River, Ontario) 

Tournament Host of the Year 

Awarded to a facility that gives back to junior golf by embracing the opportunity to host junior competitions. The facility creates an excellent tournament experience for players and involves the local community through volunteers and fundraising support. 
 
2023 Winner: South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club (Bracebridge, Ontario) 

First Tee – Canada Program Location of the Year 

Awarded to a First Tee – Canada Program Location that demonstrates excellent enrolment in First Tee – Canada programming and makes a significant impact on growing participation among new juniors within its community. 
 
2023 Winner: Fraserview Golf Course (Vancouver, British Columbia) 

Youth on Course Program Location of the Year 

Awarded to the facility that provides the largest number of Youth on Course green fee subsidies to junior golfers in the calendar year.  
 
2023 Winner: Shaganappi Point Golf Course (Calgary, Alberta) 

National Facility Awards for Junior Golf 

Nominations are set to close Friday, November 15, 2024 and we will announce the 2024 Awards Winners at the Golf Canada Annual General Meeting in early 2025. 

If you have any questions regarding the awards or nomination process, please feel free to email NFAJG@golfcanada.ca

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