Golf New Zealand is happy to confirm that nominations for the National Golf Awards will open on 20 November and close on 20 December with the winners being announced in late January 2025. Traditionally the Awards have been announced mid-year for the previous year, but we have decided moving forward to seek nominations at the end of a calendar year and announce the winners soon after.  Therefore, we are seeking nominations for 2023 and 2024 combined.  Moving forward the Awards will be annual. 

The continued growth, diversity, and success of New Zealand’s golfing scene is thanks to the hard-working people behind our fantastic golf clubs and facilities. From dedicated and loyal volunteers who commit endless unpaid hours for the betterment of their clubs and fellow players, through to the thousands of passionate and professional administrators, coaches, superintendents and club managers. Golf New Zealand acknowledges that it is important to recognise the efforts and achievements of our enormous golfing community. Golf New Zealand is once again proud to facilitate the National Golf Awards - our chance to celebrate the dedication, commitment, and excellence delivered day-in/day-out across the whole golfing community. The 2023/2024 National Golf Awards celebrate and recognise the clubs, facilities, and people who achieved and inspired us in 2023/2024. The multitude of categories contained within the National Golf Awards cover all aspects of golf and its operations throughout the country. The National Golf Awards nomination criteria encompass activities or achievements undertaken in the 2023/2024 period combined. Nominations for the awards open on 20 November, with the process closing on 20 December, when entries will be reviewed and assessed by a judging panel compiled by Golf New Zealand.

2023/2024 National Golf Awards categories:

• Club of the Year: A club that is demonstrating operational excellence, and has an outstanding record of achievement across all aspects of its operations – encompassing membership, customer service, marketing, and community relevance.
• Golf Administrator of the Year: An administrator serving the sport at club, regional, or national level who has made an outstanding contribution to the growth, success, enjoyment, or profile of the game in their administrative role.
• Volunteer of the Year: A volunteer who is not only inspirational in their commitment to their organisation, club, or local golfing community, but also contributes tirelessly to the game.
• Community Coach of the Year: A volunteer or community coach who successfully contributes to the growth of participation in an enjoyable, engaging, and innovative manner.
• PGA Coach of the Year: A professional coach who is demonstrating excellence or innovation through their coaching activities.
• Leadership in Golf Award: A leader who is not only inspiring others, but is also driving meaningful improvement or change for the betterment of golf.
• All Abilities Golfer of the Year: A player who has inspired others to play golf. They have overcome an obstacle to play golf. They have shown dedication and passion for the game.
• Golf Event of the Year: The golfing event of the year at a local, national, or international level that far exceeded the expectations of both organisers and participants in delivering a memorable event or activity within the golfing arena and spilling into the wider community.
• Golf Performance of the Year: Spotlighting an exceptional golf performance that inspires New Zealanders.
• Environmental Club of the Year: The Environment Club of the Year Award recognises the golf club and its superintendent, who demonstrates excellence and leadership in environmental stewardship.