NZGCSA Environment Award Sponsored by PGG Wrightson Turf and Proudly Supported by Golf NZ
The New Zealand Golf Course Superintendents Association with support from PGG Wrightson Turf and Golf NZ are looking to recognise our member's proactive approach to environmental stewardship.
Click here to download the 2026 NZGCSA Environment Award Application
Click here to download the 2026 NZGCSA Environment Award Guide
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 application form and also provide 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. Application forms available on link above or by emailing nzgcsa@xtra.co.nz
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 Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Upon receiving all applications the Judging Panel 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.
Judging of the Environment Award is conducted solely by the NZGCSA.
The 2026 NZGCSA Environment Award sponsored by PGG Wrightson Turf and proudly supported by Golf NZ will be presented the Whole of Golf Conference in August 2027. In the event of no seminar or conference taking place a suitable presentation of the award will take place. The winning Golf Course will be the one judged to have the most environmentally sustainable practices or management plan in place.
Award Prize:
$3,500 cash prize to the winning golf course.
$1,500 cash prize to the Superintendent of the winning golf club. Such prize money must be used for continued education/study trip for environmental stewardship.
Eligibility:
Open to all golf courses in New Zealand that are members of the NZGCSA.