LAKE MARY, FL (January 17, 2012) – The Children’s Miracle Network event at Disney, the HP Byron Nelson and the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research make up the Tournament Service category of the final ballot of the 19th Annual ING Industry Honors.
Hundreds of nominations from across the golf industry have been trimmed by sub-committees to three nominees in each category in the ING Industry Honors awards program. Winners in a dozen categories are decided by an electronic vote of the ING membership. Nominees will be acknowledged and winners announced at the Industry Honors Presentation Press Conference January 27 at 1 p.m. at the PGA Merchandise Show in ClubING, Room 309.
A Q&A with LPGA Tour star Paula Creamer follows the presentation. The ING Industry Honors committee chair is Holly Geoghegan of Golf Marketing Services.
Here are summaries of the three finalists:
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – This event at Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th year in October to close out the PGA Tour season. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® is a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals. Countless individuals, organizations and media partners unite with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities.
HP Byron Nelson – Salesmanship Club of Dallas is the leading fundraiser for charities on the PGA Tour for past 10 years with its HP Byron Nelson Championship, raising over $121 million for children and families served by Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers.
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research – Michael J Fox was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 30. Fox hosts two fundraising events annually. In addition, his foundation is a benefactor of the Champions Tour Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am event held in April. Largely through golf and other fundraising efforts, the Michael J. Fox Foundation has donated $233 million to Parkinson’s research since its inception in 2000.
About The ING
The International Network Of Golf is a 21-year-old, non-profit organization whose membership is open to anyone in the golf industry, related industries and media. ING’s mission is to enhance and promote communication and education in golf.
ING is kicking off its 22nd year in the golf industry at the PGA Merchandise Show with many activities. ClubING (Room 309) will be open all day for members and their guests, with morning coffee, Happy Hour cocktail parties, education speakers, product displays, celebrity guests and entertainment, and prizes and giveaways.
Highlight of the year 2012 for ING is the 22nd Annual ING Spring Conference set for May 20-24, 2012 at Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort in Greenville, SC.
ING exists to bring golf media together with representatives from all walks of the golf industry to discuss issues, exchange information and improve communication.
For more information regarding ING, call 407-328-0500 or visit www.inggof.com.
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