Every year, the Western Washington PGA Special Awards recognize PGA Professionals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on our game, our facilities, and our communities. These awards celebrate excellence across nine distinct categories and provide an opportunity to honor the Members who continually elevate our profession.
Because PGA Members cannot nominate themselves, we rely on you to help identify the deserving professionals among us. Whether it’s a mentor who has shaped careers, an outstanding teacher, an exceptional merchandiser, or a leader who has grown the game in their community, your nomination helps ensure their contributions are recognized.
Submitting a nomination is quick and easy. Simply click on the appropriate award below and complete the online nomination form. The process takes less than two minutes.
Nominate a Deserving Professional!Award Categories
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Recognizes an Assistant Golf Professional whose overall contributions to the game and their facility exemplify excellence in the profession.
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Honors a PGA Professional who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mentoring and positively impacting the careers of fellow PGA Members.
Golf Professional of the Year
One of the highest honors the PGA can bestow, this award recognizes a PGA Member who has performed outstanding service across all facets of the profession.
PGA Professional Development Award
Recognizes exceptional and ongoing contributions to professional education.
Merchandiser of the Year
Honors excellence in golf merchandising in three categories: Private, Public, and Resort.
Patriot Award
Recognizes a PGA Professional who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving military veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Player Development Award
Honors innovative and impactful efforts to grow participation in the game through player development initiatives.
Teacher of the Year
Recognizes excellence in golf instruction and coaching.
Youth Player Development Award
Celebrates outstanding leadership and commitment to introducing and developing young golfers.
What Happens After You Submit?
All nominations are submitted through the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. The Western Washington PGA Awards Committee then reviews each nominee’s accomplishments and selects a Chapter recipient in every category.
Chapter award winners advance to the Section level for consideration, and Section recipients become eligible for National PGA recognition.
Please note that only PGA Members in good standing are eligible for these awards. Eligibility will be verified through the Pacific Northwest PGA Section.
Our Chapter is filled with remarkable professionals who make a difference every day. Take a few minutes to recognize a colleague whose dedication deserves to be celebrated. Your nomination helps ensure the outstanding work happening throughout Western Washington receives the recognition it has earned.
