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Click hereWarren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year Award
The new national award, named after PGA of Canada Past President and current Life Member Warren Crosbie, will be presented annually to a member of the association who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and gone above and beyond to make a meaningful and lasting impact within their community.
“If this year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of lifting one another up,” said Teejay Alderdice, the association's president. “PGA of Canada members have long been giving back to the people in their community and I am so pleased we now have a platform to formally recognize their efforts. Warren is revered for his selfless commitment to bettering those around him. It is a true honour to launch this award in his name.”
Crosbie, a nearly 50-year member of the PGA of Canada, worked as head professional at Bayview Golf & Country Club for 33 years. Though currently retired, he remains actively involved in several association affairs and is widely regarded as a benevolent and visionary leader. He was inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame (Builder category) in 2018 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the game.
“Anything I can do as an individual to make someone’s life or job situation better, I’m more than willing to do it,” said Crosbie. “This award speaks to the value of a PGA of Canada professional, and when I think about it, that is what is so special about having it in my name. I look forward to learning more about my fellow members and the great things they are doing to benefit their communities.”
Garrett is the driving force behind the "Golf is Fore Everyone" mission statement and slogan associated with the Goat Track brand. This mission underscores his commitment to breaking down barriers and ensuring that golf is a sport for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.
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Jackson has made significant and lasting contributions to Cowichan through his extensive volunteer work for the Cowichan Hospital Foundation, Cowichan Golfers Against Cancer, Cowichan Women Against Violence, Kid Sport, and many other organizations.
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Lyndon has run one of the largest junior lesson programs in central Alberta for many years and built a 3-hole loop for juniors and Special Olympic golfers.
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He continues to show excellent leadership through his story of addiction and working with others. He is an active member of his recovery groups, speaks at meetings and has been a real influence in helping others in their journeys.
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Applied to be on the board of Agape Table - a charity in Winnipeg’s inner city - and was granted a seat, where he immediately started making a positive impact on the organization. Agape (meaning “unconditional love’) Table’s mission is; “Enhance the lives of those in need by welcoming everyone to our table without judgment or bias”. Agape Provides 500 - 600 meals on weekday mornings and host 2 food banks for 100 families each week.
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One of the most unique events they hold annually with 2023 marking the 20th year is Feed the Town which raises money for the Columbia Valley Food Bank in Invermere. In 2021 alone, the event served 1,400 meals, raised $13,000 in cash donations, and collected 4 truck loads of non-perishable food items.
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Carson went above and beyond and organized his own fundraiser for a cause very near and dear to his heart, a charity event called "The T-Cup: Carson's Trim for T-Bird", an event in memory of Thea Roelofsen. This event was centered around the idea of him growing and then donating his hair to "Wigs4Kids", a non-profit organization that relies solely on hair donation to make durable, custom hairpieces for children dealing with hair loss while fighting cancer.
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Chris is the founder of "Slow Your Roll," he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving our community since the inception of the program in 2020. Over the years, Chris has tirelessly organized numerous safety initiatives, including interactive workshops, awareness campaigns, and school events, at locations across the city, such as Coalbanks Elementary, Lethbridge YMCA, and the City of Lethbridge.
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For the past two years, Jeff has been an outstanding community champion for youth mental health through his leadership and influence convening two annual golf tournament fundraisers.
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