2024 SA Golf Industry - Golf Management Australia (SA) Excellence in Golf Club Management Award

The GMA (SA) Excellence in Golf Club Management Award recognises outstanding commitment and overall excellence in management that has resulted in a club/facility and or the golf industry benefitting by the consistent high level performance of an individual working within the golf management industry. Though a timeline of service is not stipulated and whilst not a lifetime award, nominations should be for employees of some years standing within the industry.

Nominees for the Excellence in Golf Club Management Award must be a GMA (SA) member and currently employed in a full-time capacity by their club or facility in a senior management role*.

*Senior management roles may include General Managers, Assistant Managers, Finance Managers, Operations Managers, or other similar management roles.

Criteria:

Judging of the award recipient will encompass the positive impact the management employee has made to their club/facility and or the broader golf industry. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Club Promotion

• Marketing Initiatives

• A role model who inspires others

• Has raised the standards of service and member/guest satisfaction within the club

• Recruitment, retention and development of staff

• Activation of membership/game development programs

• Financial performance

• Governance initiatives

• Committee involvement

• Broader industry involvement

• Outcomes over and above their normal role

• Professional development

Nomination Proces:

Golf Management Australia (SA) invites its members and clubs to nominate individuals considered to be worthy recipients of this award. Nominations must include a summary of the individual’s achievements and years of service.

Nominations will close – 5pm Friday 20 September 2024

Selection Process:

Each nomination will be considered by the Award Selection Panel who will determine the finalists and ultimate recipient. The panel will comprise of an independent judge appointed by GMA (SA).