GCSAA named Association of the Year
The BoardRoom magazine has named the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) as its 2006 association of the year.
Winners in each category of its ninth annual Excellence in Achievement Awards will be featured in the May/June 2007 issue of The BoardRoom magazine. An awards luncheon held at the 80th Annual World Conference on Club Management and Golf Industry Show Feb. 22-27, 2007, in Anaheim, Calif., recognized industry leaders from all aspects of club operations for their achievements and contributions to the club industry in 2006.
GCSAA, which won The BoardRoom magazine’s Excellence in Achievement Awards association of the year in 2004, was selected again in 2006 largely for its leading role in integrating the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) to the Golf Industry Show. The Golf Industry Show is an innovative trade show designed for the owners/operators of golf facilities, and the professional members of the golf course and club management industries. Featuring its signature interactive solution centers, the event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, owners/operators, general managers, chief operating officers, architects and builders to form one of the largest trade shows in North America. The Golf Industry Show is presented by the GCSAA, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and CMAA, along with supporting organizations, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and the National Golf Foundation (NGF). The 2008 Golf Industry Show will be Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando. Visit www.golfindustryshow.com for more information.
"It is an honor to be selected as the association of the year for a second time," GCSAA CEO Steve Mona, CAE, said. "The Golf Industry Show is more than a combination of various trade shows. It is a collaborative effort of all partners and supporting organizations to provide a valuable resource to the industry. The whole is certainly greater than the sum of its parts."
An independent panel of industry experts representing various areas of course and club operations reviewed entries. Winners were selected for overall excellence in their respective fields, achievements, innovation, vision for future growth and continued impact on private club operations.
For more information on the "Excellence in Achievement Awards" and The BoardRoom magazine, please visit www.boardroommagazine.com.
The BoardRoom magazine is the official publication of the Association of Private Clubs and Directors. It is endorsed by, is a strategic partner or allied association of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), GCSAA, Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA), United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), National Club Association (NCA), National Golf Foundation (NGF), American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), American Culinary Federation (ACF), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and VCT Relationship Marketing Redefined.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. The association’s philanthropic organization, the Environmental Institute for Golf, works to strengthen the compatibility of golf with the natural environment through research grants, support for education programs and outreach efforts. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
(800) 472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
