Awards

Award of Merit

The Award of Merit is NGCOA's most prestigious award, which recognizes long-term and significant contributions to the game of golf.

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Don Rossi Award

This award is given for significant and long-lasting contribution to the NGCOA and its members.

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Paul Porter Award

This award was established to recognize an NGCOA member who left an enduring mark on a national or international affiliate through the highest level of commitment, service and leadership. The honor was given posthumously to Porter, the late CEO of Poppy Holding, Inc. and the Northern California Golf Association, who passed away in September 2006.

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Jemsek Public Course of the Year

This prestigious award, named after the late Joe Jemsek, widely regarded as the “Patriarch of Public Golf”, recognizes a privately owned, daily fee golf facility that exemplifies excellence in operations, community impact, and contributions to the game of golf. The recipient of this award will be a model for the industry, demonstrating a strong financial foundation, exceptional employee culture, and a deep commitment to both its community and the sport.

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Municipal Golf Course of the Year

This award recognizes a municipally owned golf course that sets the standard for excellence in public golf through exceptional management, outstanding customer and community service, and thoughtful contributions to growing the game of golf. This facility serves as a model for how municipal golf can deliver a high-quality golf experience while delivering broad community value and doing so with a sustainable financial manner. This facility also demonstrates resourcefulness in using the NGCOA Municipal Operators Community for benchmarking and leveraging other operators in their management choices. 

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Resort Golf Course of the Year

This award honors a resort golf course that delivers an exceptional experience across all facets of operation—from turf management to guest engagement—while also contributing meaningfully to the growth and vitality of the game of golf. The recipient of this award will exemplify excellence in resort-level golf experiences, setting the benchmark for service, design, and industry leadership.

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Champion Award

This award is bestowed upon individuals who, or entities which, have succeeded in working on behalf of a group of owners – locally, regionally, nationally or internationally – and have garnered significant victory for our members.

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