Awards
Annual Awards
Our annual awards recognise the exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions of individuals in our industry. They serve as a testament to their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
The 2024 NSW Golf Industry awards was held at the Crown Hotel Barangaroo on Monday 11 November 2024.
This is combined awards event with Golf NSW, PGA Australia, GMA, NSW Golf Course Superintendents Association, WPGA and JNJG joining to celebrate the achievements of clubs, professionals, superintendents, managers, volunteers, and athletes.
The NSWGCSA presented four awards: Superintendent of the Year, Assistant Superintendent of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and the inaugural Environment Award.
The winners this year :
Superintendent of the Year – David Somerville, Bankstown Golf Club
sponsored by Australian Turf Projects
Assistant Superintendent of the Year – Chris Fiadino, Pymble Golf Club
sponsored by Waterwise Consulting
Outstanding Achievement – Craig Bevan, Palm Beach Golf Club
sponsored by Living Turf
Environment Award – Robert Biddle, Avondale Golf Club
sponsored by Environmental Golf Solutions Australia
Thank you to our award sponsors, and most importantly, congratulations to our award winners for their well-deserved recognition.
NSW Superintendent of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Turf Projects
Award given to Superintendent who has produced high standards of turf management over a long period. Things taken into account are career accomplishments, length of service, influence over young turf managers and service to the industry.
Nominees for the NSWGCSA Superintendent of the Year Award must be a current NSWGCSA Superintendent Member.
2024 Nomination Form – Entries Close Friday, 20 September 2024.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | David Somerville | Bankstown Golf Club |
| 2023 | Malcolm Harris | Northbridge Golf Club |
| 2022 | Brent Hull | Moruya Golf Club |
| 2021 | Justin Sheehan | Coffs Harbour Golf Club |
| 2020 | Craig Molloy | Cypress Lakes Golf Resort |
| 2019 | Antony Mills | The Lakes Golf Club |
| 2018 | Peter Donkers | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2017 | Ron Duffy | North Ryde Golf Club |
| 2016 | Mark O’Sullivan | Roseville Golf Club |
| 2015 | Richard Kirkby | Pennant Hills Golf Club |
| 2014 | Martin Black | Castle Hill Country Club |
| 2013 | Mark Parker | Concord Golf Club |
| 2012 | Michael Bradbery | Manly Golf Club |
| 2011 | Norm Foord | New Brighton Golf Club |
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NSW Assistant Superintendent of the Year
Sponsored by Waterwise Consulting
This was previously known as the Outstanding Dedication and Performance Award. It has been changed to the Assistant Superintendent of the Year to specifically recognise upcoming senior talent in greenkeeping. This award has been developed for employees who achieve outstanding work performance and demonstrate continual commitment and dedication for their prospective clubs.
2024 Nomination Form – Entries Close Friday, 20 September 2024.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chris Fiadino | Pymble Golf Club |
| 2023 | Charlie Bolte | Cromer Golf Club |
| 2022 | Mark Ward | Elanora Country Club |
| 2021 | Greg Smith | Muirfield Golf Club |
| 2020 | Kurt Schulenberg | Long Reef Golf Club |
| 2019 | Brendan Brown | Northbridge Golf Club |
| 2018 | Cameron Butt | Centennial Park Golf Club |
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Outstanding Achievement Award
Sponsored by Living Turf
This award is given in recognition of a Course Superintendent who has produced outstanding results, often under difficult circumstances which may include limited resources or finances.
Nominees for the NSWGCSA Superintendent of the Year Award must be a current NSWGCSA Superintendent Member.
2024 Nomination Form – Entries Close Friday, 20 September 2024.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Craig Bevan | Palm Beach Golf Club |
| 2023 | Dean Hopper | Lakeside Golf Club Camden |
| 2022 | Paul Gumbleton | Teven Valley Golf Club |
| 2021 | Nathan Ball | Lynwood Country Club |
| 2020 | Mark Spraggs | Forster Tuncurry Golf Club |
| 2019 | Pat Wilson | Pambula Merimbula Golf Club |
| 2018 | David Stone | Bayview Golf Club |
| 2017 | David Thomson | Bermagui Country Club |
| 2016 | Ian Elphick | Gunnedah Golf Club |
| 2015 | Daniel Metcalfe | Beverley Park Golf Club |
| 2014 | Mark Crittenden | Cumberland Golf Club |
| 2013 | Brad Huender | Gerringong Golf Club |
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Environment Award
Sponsored by
This award is given in recognition of a Course Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Horticulturalist who has demonstrated excellence in environmental management of their course over the last 12 months.
Attributes that are taken into account include their commitment to excellence, knowledge of course / turfgrass management, use innovative techniques, and commitment to environment and sustainability.
2024 Nomination Form – entries close Friday 20 September 2024
| Year | Winner | Club |
| 2024 | Robert Biddle | Avondale Golf Club |
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