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Overview
The Golf Queensland Volunteer of the Year will be an individual who contributes to golf in Queensland voluntarily. The Nominees' achievements as a volunteer must be of such standards of excellence to have set themselves apart from their peers so as to warrant them becoming the recipient of this award. The award recognises those volunteers who are currently providing an exceptional volunteer service and, in selecting the winner, the most recent achievements of the nominee will be of primary importance. However, the achievement of the nominee over years prior to 2016 may also be taken into consideration and should be recorded in the nomination where applicable.
Please note Individuals who have contributed over numerous years and may or may not be currently active as a volunteer should be nominated for the Queensland Service to Golf Award.
Eligibility
The recipient of this award may be a club committee member, junior co-ordinator, club captain or an official at association or state level etc. who receive no remuneration (apart from reimbursement for expenses incurred) in respect of their duties.
Criteria
The following criteria should be considered and evidence provided when nominating an individual for the Volunteer of the Year award:
• level of contribution to golf as a volunteer, and/or
• level of contribution to the golf industry as a volunteer;
• achievements over 2017 calendar year as well as in prior years; and
• the significance of the achievement(s)
Please attach a recent photograph of the nominee in electronic format. In the event the nominee wins, the image may be used at the Awards Dinner.
Nomination Process
Nominees may be nominated for this award via club representatives, staff, management, PGA Club and Teaching Professionals or any other person who has detailed knowledge of the Volunteers achievements. All nominations shall be made through the online nomination form and must be accompanied by a supporting letter from the Volunteers Golf Club (Board Member, Director etc)
Nominations Close 9th February 2018.
Selection
Nominations for Volunteer of the Year will be assessed in relation to the above criteria by a by a Golf Queensland panel and results announced at the Queensland Golf Industry Awards Dinner, to be held at the Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters Gold Coast), Broadbeach, on Tuesday 20th March 2018.