The shortlist for the fifth annual Women in Golf Awards has been unveiled – with this year’s list recognising individuals, brands and initiatives across the golf industry.
The winners will be revealed at the fifth annual awards ceremony at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Lincolnshire on November 27.
Nicole Wheatley, founder of the Women in Golf Awards, said: “Every nomination is a chance to shine a light on the women and organisations making a real difference in golf. Thank you to everyone who took the time to put them in the spotlight.
“The sheer quality and variety of nominations has been overwhelming, and our judges have some incredibly tough choices to make. We’ve made a point of acknowledging every nominee because recognition matters far beyond the awards themselves. If we want to keep talent in golf, we need people to know that their contribution is seen and valued.”
The fifth annual Women in Golf Awards will bring together women and organisations from across the golf industry for a celebration of achievement, networking and professional development. The programme will include education sessions for women, delivered by Bernhard Academy; a networking lunch hosted by Royal Ascot Golf Club; and an exclusive first look at the results from The Fairway Project, the Women in Golf Awards’ research collaboration with 59club.
The full shortlist features:
Brand, sponsored by The BGIA
Acushnet
adidas golf
Swing Out Sister Golf
Content Creator, sponsored by The Loop
The Jazzy Golfer, presenter / content creator
Katie Dawkins, Golf Monthly correspondent and PGA pro
Zoe Wright, marketing anmd communications manager at the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Women’s Initiative, sponsored by The PGA
Chloe Dwyer, She Plays Golf
Charlotte Menai-Davis, The Golf Trust, Her Power, Her Play
Julia Regis, Inspiring Golf Inclusion
Kim Ann Williamson MBE, Leadership in Sport – Girls to Golf Programme (Wales)
International Woman, sponsored by Perry Ellis
Dr Deborah Gray, professor of marketing at Central Michigan University
Kate Torgersen, founder and principal consultant at Environmental Golf Solutions and co-founder of CourseTrackR
Liz McDowell CPA CA CCM, general manager at Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto (Canada)
Women in Leadership, sponsored by The GCMA
Elaine Ratcliffe, co-owner of Essendon Country Club in Hertfordshire
Esther Strous, women’s membership growth officer (south) at England Golf
Sue Petterson, talent acquisition business partner at Acushnet UK
PGA Professional or Assistant Professional, sponsored by The TGI Golf Partnership
Chloe Stanley
Hannah Crump
Hannah Morrison
Rising Star, sponsored by Acushnet
Harriet Allsebrook, golf operations at Royal Cromer Golf Club
Lottie Fosten, assistant greenkeeper at Wentworth Golf Club
Rachel Leech, content creator (teetimewithrachel)
Women in Turfcare, sponsored by BIGGA
Hannah Isinghood, greenkeeper at the Old, New and Jubilee Courses at St Andrews Links
Kate Stillwell, head greenkeeper at Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar (GKG), Iceland
Tiff Mills, Ryston Park GC
Unsung Hero, sponsored by England Golf
Ana Browne, Forever Golf Community
Janet Melville, various roles / England Golf
Lee-Ann Clarke, physiotherapist working to expand access to inclusive golf
