NZGCSA Environment Award

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The New Zealand Golf Course Superintendents Association and PGG Wrightson Turf are looking to recognise its member’s proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

In these times of increased environmental awareness and regulation, and with turf and amenity landscapes under public and legislative scrutiny, environmental management and responsibility has become a primary issue. The award is presented to the golf course judged to have the most environmentally sustainable practices and management in place.

The Process

·         The nominee must fill out a nomination form, click here to download the NZGCSA   Environment Award nomination form and then provide the supporting documentation with your application demonstrating how your course has implemented the most environmentally sustainable practices or management displayed excellence in golf course management.

·         Please make sure the following key judging points are covered.

·         Complete the application form, available from any NZGCSA or PGG Wrightson Turf staff member or the NZGCSA or PGG Wrightson Turf website.                

·         When completing the form, provide as much detail as possible and include, wherever possible, supplementary information (i.e. photographs and any other relevant documentation).

·         Deadline for entries is the 30^th March 2012.

·         Upon receiving all applications the judges will conduct an assessment of the   applicants based upon their application form and create a short list of golf courses that will make it through to the second round.

·         All entrants will receive feedback on their applications.

·         The award will be presented at the Fine Turf Seminar in Palmerston North.

Award Prize

·         $3,000 cash prize to the winning golf course.

·         Presentation of the Award will be made at the North Island Fine Turf Seminar in       Palmerston  North.

Eligibility

·         Open to all golf courses that are members of the NZGCSA.

Past NZGCSA Environment Award recipients..........

2012

2011 Cape Kidnappers Golf Course                    Superintendent - Steve Marsden