NORTHBROOK, Ill. – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports and hospitality experience company, today announced a list of annual awards that honors the facilities and people who shined brightest over the past year. The awards were given at the KemperSports Honors dinner held at Medinah Country Club that was the culmination of a three-day KemperSports Leadership Conference. More than an awards ceremony, the evening served as a reflection of KemperSports’ purpose — helping people pursue their passions — and the people who bring that mission to life every day.
Held in Chicago, Feb. 24-26, the KemperSports Leadership Conference brings together more than 250 leaders from across the country for three days of education, connection, collaboration and planning.
“While we are fortunate to manage many great properties, it is our people that make KemperSports special,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “The teammates we honor this year are the very best of the best, every day showcasing their passion for delivering memorable experiences and building thriving communities.
The list of honors includes:
- Safety National (Most Improved) – Iron Horse Golf Course
- Safety National Winner – Streamsong Resort
- Green to a Tee – Goldeneye Club
- Retailer of the Year – Chambers Bay
- Hospitality Professional of the Year – Dustin Heilmann (The Glen Club)
- Salesperson of the Year – Kat Crapps (Presidio Golf Course)
- Golf Course Superintendent of the Year – Glen Murray (The Governors Club)
- Don Chelemedos Innovator of the Year – Grant Livingston (Lake of Isles)
- Emil Esposito Golf Professional of the Year – Reid Derco (Cedar Point Club)
- Mady Lesnik Teammate of the Year – Josh Halloran (Home Office)
- James S. Kemper Team Member of the Year – Jackie Egidio (Union County)
- KemperSports Venue of the Year – The Land at Saraland
- KemperDestination of the Year – Streamsong Resort
- KemperClub of the Year – Wilderness Ridge Club
- KemperGolf Course of the Year – Bennett Valley Golf Course
- James R. Seeley General Manager of the Year – Derek White (Desert Willow Golf Resort)
- Team of the Year – Portland Parks Golf
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About KemperSports
KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment and hospitality company that delivers operational excellence in property and experience management. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 210 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide. It has more golf properties named among the top 100 U.S. public and resort courses as rated by GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest and Golfweek than any other management company. For more information about KemperSports, visit www.kempersports.com.
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Media Contact: B.R. Koehnemann, KemperSports, brkoehnemann@kempersports.com | 847-421-4537
