GCSAA garners association award

As part of its seventh annual “Excellence in Achievement Awards,” The BoardRoom magazine has named the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America as its association of the year.

The awards luncheon June 12 recognized industry leaders from all aspects of club operations for their achievements and contributions to the club industry in 2004. Approximately 80 people gathered at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., for the event.

“Each winner should be proud of what they’ve accomplished,” says John Fornaro, publisher of The BoardRoom magazine. “This is a difficult industry to penetrate, and these companies and individuals have managed to have quite an impact.”

An independent panel of industry experts representing various areas of course and club operations reviewed entries. Winners were selected for overall excellence in their respective fields, achievements, innovation, vision for future growth and continued impact on private club operations.

“It is an honor to be selected as the association of the year,” says GCSAA c.e.o. Steve Mona, CAE. “This award reflects the valuable contributions GCSAA golf course superintendents make to the game and business of golf.”