LAKE MARY, FL – The 16th 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 35 nominees in a dozen categories will be recognized, and winners announced at the Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference January 30 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 of the Industry Honors 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)Golf teaching clinics conducted by PGA Master Professional Luther Blacklock of Explanar at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m daily;
3)The Johnson & Wales University Media Reception on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.;
4)ING Happy Hour, Friday at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Golf Marketing Services;
5)The ING Putting Challenge, sponsored by Rife Putters and The Putting Game, daily.
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 19 years ago, hosts the annual ING Spring Conference May 17-21, 2009 at French Lick Resort in Indiana. Educational seminars, product testing, an appointment show and networking opportunities highlight the schedule.
For more information regarding ING, call 407-328-0500 or visit www.inggolf.com.
Below are the ING Industry Honors nominees.
THE 2008 INDUSTRY HONORS FINAL BALLOT
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT – ClubLink Corp.; Haggin Oaks Golf Complex; Total Golf Adventures.
GOLF COURSE DESIGN – Mike Dasher, Dubsdread Golf Club Renovation; David McLay Kidd, The Castle Course; Brian Silva, Lifetime Achievement.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT – Total Golf Adventures; Traverse City Junior Golf Association; Youth On Course.
PR/PROMOTION – Golf Digest/NBC U.S. Open Challenge; Nike Juice E-Mail Blast With Video; Tour Edge Multi-Manufacturer Media Day.
PRINT ADVERTISING – PRODUCTS & SERVICES – adidas – “14 Weapons In Your Bag. 2 On Your Feet.”; Srixon – “This Ball Is Money, Or Your Money Back.”; Yes! – “Do Our Putters Win Lots Of Tournaments For Lots Of Pros We Can’t Mention?”
PRINT ADVERTISING – TRADE – Syngenta – “Improving Your Conditions Will Increase Your Traffic.”; Toro – “If Your Course Could Talk, What Would It Say?”
PRINT ADVERTISING – TRAVEL & REAL ESTATE – Fairmont, St. Andrews – “Everyone’s An Original.”; Kiawah Island – “Capture Your Kiawah Moment.”; Pinehurst – “Donald Ross Designed Courses He Never Saw. Play The One He Never Left.”
PRODUCT INGENUITY – EMERGING COMPANIES – Rife Putters; SkyCaddie SG5; Sun Mountain Club Glider Travel Bag.
PRODUCT INGENUITY – MARKET LEADERS – Bridgestone B330-RX Golf Ball; Exotics XCG/CB2 Fairway Woods; TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons.
TOURNAMENT SERVICE – PGA Tour Superstores World Amateur Handicap Championship 25th Anniversary; Tiger Woods Foundation Chevron Charity Tournament; Trashmasters International.
TV COMMERCIAL – Cobra Drivers – “Sinister Suction;” RBS – “Over The Tree;” Titleist – “I Mark My Ball.”
TV COMMERCIAL SERIES – Callaway Tour Series Balls – “Good Ball;” Crowne Hotels – “Phil Mickelson Roundtables;” Cobra Speed Drivers – “David Feherty And The Yellow Chair.”
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-328-0500
mike@jamisongolf.com
