Audubon International presented its first Ronald G. Dodson Golf and the Environment Leadership Award to Green Section National Director, James T. Snow.
The Ronald G. Dodson Golf and the Environment Leadership Award celebrates an individual or individuals involved with a golf course, project, or other effort connected with the game of golf who has exhibited leadership and environmental stewardship and sustainability. Award winners stand as examples of innovation, leadership, and boldness in uncovering new and improved ways to protect and sustain the natural resources that the game depends upon.
Snow has long been a leader in bringing greater environmental awareness to the game of golf. His support of the efforts of Audubon International lead to the establishment of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an award-winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the environment and protect the natural heritage of the game of golf. In presenting the award, Ron Dodson stated, "Since the beginning of the program, Jim totally embraced the spirit of cooperation, partnerships, the connection of the game to its heritage, and its role in taking care of the natural resources."
