MGSA Awards Deadlines

Nominate a deserving Superintendent for the MGSA Superintendent of the Year Award or submit an application for the MGSA Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award or a MGSA Student Scholarship Award. Nomination/Application forms below:

MGSA Superintendent of the Year Award
Deadline Date is December 15, 2024

This is one of the MGSA’s most prestigious awards. The title is awarded to a superintendent who has been nominated by an individual, golf course manager or fellow MGSA member. And is considered a knowledgeable and competent member of the profession who has been distinguished in the practice of golf course management. The winner of this award is chosen by the MGSA Board of Directors.

CRITERIA:

Must be an MGSA member in good standing and an active superintendent
Must have been in the profession for at least five years
Has shown to be a willing supporter of MGSA
Has brought honour to MGSA and/or their golf club on one or more occasions

NOMINATION MATERIAL:

Official form or letter indicating information of nomination
Letters of endorsement and support
Description (maximum of 200 words) of why the nominee is deserving of the award
Photograph of the nominee, preferred to be a head and shoulders photo or one of the individual on the golf course

NOMINATION DEADLINE:

Deadline for receipt of the nomination items is December 15, 2024

The winner of this award will receive the following:

Recognition as the MGSA Superintendent of the Year during the annual Manitoba Golf & Turf Conference
Featured article in an issue of MGSA’s e-publication, Super News
Attendance at the CGSA Fall Field Day courtesy of Syngenta Canada*

*Exact amount of prize is at the discretion of Syngent

SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR – NOMINATION FORM

Please complete this form and return prior to the nomination deadline. The MGSA Board of Directors has the sole responsibility to select the Superintendent of the Year. All non-successful nominations are retained for the following year unless the individual or nominator wishes to withdraw their name/nomination.

Deadline for submission is December 15, 2024

Name of Nominee:_______________________________________________________________

Employing Golf Course:____________________________________________________________

Individual Nominator:_____________________________________________________________

Nominator Email:________________________________________________________________

Nominator Contact Number:_______________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE:

Nominee must be a current MGSA member in good standing and an active Superintendent
Nominee must be a superintendent who has been in the profession for at least 5 years

Please outline:

How nominee has brought honour to the MGSA and/or their golf course:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

State at least two reasons why your nominee is deserving of this recognition:

Send the nomination form and related documents by December 31, 2022 to:

Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association (MGSA)

2605 Summerville Course, Unit A2082

Mississauga ON L4X 0A2

mgsa@golfsupers.com

MGSA Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award
Deadline Date is December 15, 2024

This award is intended to bring recognition to the importance of the Assistant Superintendent to the success of the golf course. The award will be presented to an assistant superintendent who has been nominated by a superintendent and has shown leadership or innovation at their golf course. The winner will be selected by the MGSA Board of Directors.

CRITERIA:

Must be an MGSA Assistant Superintendent member in good standing
Has shown leadership or created a new innovation at their golf club

NOMINATION MATERIAL:

Official form or letter indicating information of nomination
Letter of endorsement and support
Description (maximum of 200 words) of why the nominee is deserving of the award
Photograph of the nominee, preferred to be a head and shoulders photo or one of the individual on the golf course

NOMINATION DEADLINE:

Deadline for receipt of the nomination items is December 15, 2024

The winner of this award will receive the following:

Recognition as the MGSA Assistant Superintendent of the Year during the annual Manitoba Golf & Turf Conference
Featured article in an issue of MGSA’s e-publication, Super News
Plaque commemorating the award

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
NOMINATION FORM

Please complete this form and return prior to the nomination deadline. The MGSA Board of Directors has the sole responsibility to select the Assistant Superintendent of the Year. All non-successful nominations are retained for the following year unless the individual or nominator wishes to withdraw their name/nomination.

Deadline for submission is December 15, 2024.

Name of Assistant Superintendent Nominee:____________________________________________

Employing Golf Course:______________________________________________________________

Superintendent or Employer:_________________________________________________________

Nominator Email:__________________________________________________________________

Nominator Contact Number:_________________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE:

Nominee must be a current MGSA Assistant Superintendent member in good standing

Please outline:

How has the nominee demonstrated leadership or what innovation has been adopted at their golf course:

___________________________________________________________________________________

State at least two reasons why your nominee is deserving of this recognition:

Send the nomination form and related documents by December 15, 2024 to:

Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association (MGSA)

2605 Summerville Course, Unit A2082

Mississauga ON L4X 0A2

mgsa@golfsupers.com

MGSA Student Scholarship Award
Deadline Date is November 30, 2024

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: November 30th

All required material should be submitted together

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

MGSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

INTRODUCTION TO MGSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association Scholarship Fund is intended to support MGSA members or their children who are pursuing a post-secondary education. The MGSA Scholarship Fund will give preference to student members or children of members who are pursuing post-secondary education in turfgrass maintenance, small equipment repair or horticulture. The assistance offered by the MGSA Scholarship Fund is meant to allow members or their children to become more qualified for their chosen profession.

This assistance is available to all MGSA members and will be administered by the MGSA Board of Directors.

Funding is available to students who are currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program of at least two (2) years duration or longer.

Selection will be based on academic standings, financial need, and the content of the application.

There will be preference given to MGSA student members or a child of an MGSA member who are pursuing a career in the field of turfgrass / horticulture / greenspace or small equipment management.

APPLICATION PREREQUISITES:

APPLICANT MUST:

Personally be a member in good standing of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association. Or have a parent who is a member in good standing of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association.

Be a Canadian resident.

Be presently enrolled in at least the second year of a program recognized post-secondary program. Although a student studying in any area is eligible for assistance, preference is given to those who are enrolled in a turfgrass / horticulture /greenspace or small equipment management program.

Have applicable reports (attached) completed by:

the manager which the applicant reports to at place of employment; and
current instructor at educational institution.

These two (2) reports are to be provided to the student, who in turn, along with other items, will submit a complete application prior to November 30. Each applicant will need to provide a transcript (original) of marks.

SCHOLARSHIPS

- John B. Steel - $500.00

John B. Steel was the Golf Course Superintendent at St. Charles Country Club from 1945 to 1977. He was a founding member and past president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Manitoba, now the MGSA.

John was the first president of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and was instrumental in the establishment of the Turfgrass Research Program at the University of Manitoba.

In 1988 John was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, and he was the first Canadian to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

- George Kendall - $500.00

George Kendall was the Golf Course Superintendent at Breezy Bend Country Club from 1964 to 1979. He was a past president and a long time director of the MGSA.

George was a founding member the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and an original board member.

- Dr. A. C. Ferguson - $500.00

Dr. Ferguson established the Turfgrass Research Program at the University of Manitoba.

He was an honourary member of both the MGSA and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Please Print)

NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:	PROVINCE:	PC:
TELEPHONE:	SIN (can be provided once scholarship is awarded)

STUDENT’S EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Previous Employers:

COMPANY NAME and POSITION:

LENGTH:

COMPANY NAME and POSITION:

LENGTH:

COMPANY NAME and POSITION:

LENGTH:

STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Are you pursuing a	Two Year	Graduate	Other (Describe below) program?

Dates for Program	Begins		Ends
Anticipated Graduation Date:
Name of Educational Institution:
Address of School

Please list your expenses:

Tuition Fees	$
Cost of Books/ Supplies	$
Accommodation	$
Other:	$
Other:	$

What stimulated your interest to pursue your chosen field?

Why do you believe the MGSA Scholarship Fund should provide you a grant?

Are you a current member of the MGSA? If so, how long have been a member?

In what extra-curricular activities do you participate at school?

What are your hobbies? (Please list)

What are your goals and objectives after graduation?

Please list any awards, bursaries or scholarships you are presently receiving:

(List name and amount)

SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES

NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If possible, please submit all necessary items are submitted together.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE:

Completed all areas of the scholarship application.

Received validated transcripts of your education program from your educational institution and included them with his application.

Both your instructor and manager have completed the necessary reports and have submitted them along with your application.

FINAL NOTES:

Applicant must meet all criteria and satisfy all requirements as previously described.

Application must submit all of the necessary information to the MGSA Scholarship Chair no later than November 30. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Scholarship Fund recipients will be announced at the MGSA Annual General Meeting in March and will be published in SuperNews as well as the MGSA website. A photograph of recipients should be provided to MGSA within three weeks of being informed of/or receipt of scholarship.

APPLICATION DECLARATION

I hereby certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand the committee decision will be final.

Payment, if any, will be made at the discretion of and at a time determined by the MGSA. MGSA is not responsible for any other funding or payment to the applicant.

Signed: ________________________________ Date: _____________________

Mail to: MGSA

Attention: Scholarship Fund Chair

2605 Summerville Court Unit #A2082 Mississauga ON L4X 0A2

mgsa@golfsupers.com

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT FROM INSTRUCTOR

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Candidate: ______________________________________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________________

This report is to be made by the principal instructor of the candidate. Please return this completed report to the student.

How well does this applicant work independently? ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Does the applicant have well-defined objectives? ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Does the applicant exhibit leadership qualities? __________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Does the applicant intend to pursue golf course management as a career?_____________

_________________________________________________________________________

How would you rate the applicant on a scale of 1 – 10 (10 being the best you’ve ever taught)?

_________________________________________________________________________

I do_____ do not _____ recommend that this student be granted a Scholarship grant.

Signed: ________________________________________ Date: __________________

Educational Institution: ____________________________________________________

Report prepared for : MGSA - Scholarship Chair

2605 Summerville Court, Unit A2082 MISSISSAUGA ON L4X 0A2

mgsa@golfsupers.com

If you wish, you may provide this completed report to the student in a sealed envelope marked confidential. Do not send separately.

CONFIDENTIAL

REPORT FROM GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE STUDENT

Candidate: _____________________________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________

CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY RATINGS

	Below Average	Average	Good	Excellent
Motivation
Creative Qualities
Self-Discipline
Growth Potential
Leadership
Self Confidence
Concern for Others
Reaction to Setbacks
Personal Initiative

Summary Statement: ______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Would this person, in your opinion, be a positive influence on their chosen profession?

______________________________________________________________________________

Signed: ______________________________ Date: ____________________________________

Business Name: _________________________________________________________________

Report prepared for: MGSA

2605 Summerville Court, Unit A2082, Mississauga ON L4X 0A2

If you wish, you may provide this completed report to the student in a sealed envelope marked Confidential. Do not send separately to the MGSA.

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