NZGCSA Environment Award - Supported by PGG Wrightson Turf
For this award the New Zealand Golf Course Superintendents Association and PGG Wrightson Turf are looking to recognise its member's proactive approach to environmental stewardship. Keep an eye on this page for when applications will be open. Next opportunity will be the 2024 award.
The below outlines the running of the competition.
Example Environment Award application form
Example of 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. When completing the form, provide as much detail as possible and include, wherever possible, supplementary information (i.e. photographs and any other relevant documentation).
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 NZGCSA Environment Award supported by PGG Wrightson Turf will be presented at a National Conference or Fine Turf Seminar.
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.