The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will recognize four members with the 2004 Excellence in Government Relations Award during the GCSAA Conference & Show in February.
"Golf course superintendents are committed to working with the appropriate legislators and regulators to ensure golf’s compatibility with the environment," says GCSAA President Jon D. Maddern, CGCS. "We congratulate these winners for their efforts and dedication."
Mark Esoda, CGCS, Atlanta Country Club, Atlanta, Ga., will receive an advocacy award for his work to ensure that the golf industry was represented during the formulation of a state water plan in Georgia.
Also receiving an advocacy award is James Husting, CGCS, Woodbridge Golf & Country Club, Woodbridge, Calif., who has created a government relations network, allowing for quick communication between industry members and legislators on golf-related issues.
Francis J. O’Neill, III, CGCS, formerly of Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, Wyoming, Del., will be honored with a compliance award for his efforts in bringing Delaware superintendents into compliance with the state’s nutrient management law.
Peter Pierson, recently retired superintendent from Pequabuck Golf Club, Cromwell, Conn., also will receive a compliance award for assisting the Connecticut Department of Environment Protection in helping golf courses comply with state water use requirements.
