Guidelines and Criteria

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD GUIDELINES

• Recognized as an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of the PGA of Canada membership
• Initiation and/or implementation of unusual, innovative, and/or special teaching programs
• Publication of articles, books, magazines, etc.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD CRITERIA

• Nominees must have achieved certified status in at least one context 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

Selection Process

• The nomination should be based on a candidate's entire past experience and commitment to continuing one's contributions and assistance
• Achievements during the past year should be emphasized
• National Awards Committee will select a recipient based on the criteria

Eligible Categories

• Must have won this award in your Zone for the current year to be eligible to win this National award
• All Class “A” Members and Apprentice Professionals in good standing excluding the following: Class “A” Life Professional and Class “A” Retired Professional.