LAKE MARY, FL – The 15th Annual ING Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference will crown 12 winners in ClubING at the PGA Merchandise Show in what many call “The Academy Awards” of the golf industry.
A total of 36 nominees in a dozen categories will be recognized, and winners announced at the Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference January 18 at 12:30 p.m. in ClubING, Room 309-A. Former LPGA Tour player and current TV color commentator Mary Bryan will serve as Master of Ceremonies. All media and anyone attending the PGA Merchandise Show are invited to attend the awards ceremony.
The International Network Of Golf is a non-profit, media-based networking organization whose mission is to enhance and promote communication and education in golf. Membership is open to anyone in the golf industry, related industries and media.
Sub-committees in each category reviewed nominations that were taken from anyone in the golf industry, and trimmed the entries to the top three in each category. Winners are then decided by an electronic vote of all ING members. Winners receive a beautiful statue from Heritage Creations in New York. All nominees receive a four-color copy of the nominations poster.
This is just one of several events taking place in ClubING, which is open to ING members and their guests throughout the show. Other events include:
1)The ING Media Awards presentation (Thursday, 12:30 p.m.) emceed by Todd Lewis of The Golf Channel;
2)Autograph session with Omarosa of “Donald Trump’s Celebrity All-Star Apprentice” fame, a golf enthusiast who is appearing on behalf of Sweet Spot Golf, 4:45 to 5:45 on Thursday;
3)The Golfpac Travel/GolfOrlando Happy Hour Media Reception on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.;
4)Dave Pelz Q&A Presentation, Thursday at 6 p.m. on behalf of Almost Golf;
5)C-Thru Grips Happy Hour Media Reception, Friday at 5:30 p.m.;
6)LPGA Tour Commissioner Carolyn Bivens Q&A, Friday at 6 p.m.
ING exists to bring golf media together with representatives from all walks of the golf industry to discuss issues, exchange information and improve communication. The group, which was formed 18 years ago, hosts the annual ING Spring Conference May 27-31, 2008 in Atlantic City. Educational seminars, product testing, an appointment show and networking opportunities highlight the schedule.
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Below are the ING Industry Honors nominees.
2007 ING Industry Honors Nominees
Print Advertisement – Products/Services – Aldila Shafts-Moi Beta,; Duramed Futures Tour-For My Life; TaylorMade-adidas Golf-The No. 1 Driver In Golf.
Print Advertisement – Trade – John Deere-Great Start To Smooth Finish; Quincept-It’s Rare To Find Power In Perfect Balance; Zurich-When You’re Facing A Risk, Risk, Risk Reward Situation.
Print Advertisement – Travel/Real Estate – Alabama-Tell Your Wife; Fallen Oak-Grown Men Will Be Brought To Their Needs; Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club-No. 1 Mountain Golf Experience.
TV Commercial – Buick-Tiger Rescues His Clubs; Michelob-Sergio & The Tough Drive; Precept-“That Hurt”, with Nick Price, Paula Creamer.
TC Commercial Series – Adidas-All Weather Series; Crowne Plaza Invitational Roundtables, Fed X Cup Promotions
PR Campaign/Event – Myrtle Beach/Bridgestone-Official Ball; Nike Golf/Golf Digest-Play With Tiger; St. Andrews Links Trust-Name That Course.
Product Ingenuity – Emerging Companies – Ballzee, SureShot Hand-Held GPA, Trion:Z.
Product Ingenuity – Market Leaders – MacGregor Face Off Putter, Nike SQ Sumo2 Driver; TaylorMade Burner Driver.
Tournament Service – Chris DiMarco’s 65 Roses Golf Classic; EWGA Championship Committee; Kris Jonasson’s Slow Play Solution.
Player Development – LPGA/USGA Girls Golf; NGCOA’s Take Your Daughter To The Course Week; Total Golf Adventure.
Business Achievement – David Chu, Chairman, Mission Hills Group; Mark King, CEO, TaylorMade-adidas Golf; Steve Mona, former CEO, GCSAA.
Golf Course Architecture – Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-328-0500
mike@jamisongolf.com
