Volunteer Awards

Each year at the VSGA's Annual Meeting, volunteer award winners from the previous year are honored.

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Consistent with its history of recognizing ambassadors of the game, the VSGA's President's Award recognizes many years of service to the association and the game of golf.
  • Gib Palmer (2023)
  • J. Michael Millen (2022)
  • Bill Millsaps (posth.) (2021)
  • Arthur Utley (2020)
  • Fred Tattersall (2019)
  • Vern Inge, Jr. (2018)
  • E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. (2017)
  • Phil Owenby, PGA (2016)
  • Don Ryder, PGA (2015)
  • Barbara Fleming (2014)
  • Jan Sutherland (2013)
  • Chris and Charlie Holden (2012)
  • Col. Dick Johns USA (Ret.) (2011)
  • Richard V. Smith (2010)
  • Jean Nichols (2009)
  • Harry Lea (2008)
  • Frank Herrelko Jr., PGA (2007)
  • Grant E. Key III (2006)
  • Charles W. Hancock (posth.) and Bill Battle (2005)
  • Galen Hill (2004)
  • M.W. "Dyke" Peebles (posth.) and Vinny Giles (2003)
  • Dr. Frank Filipowicz (2002)
  • Jeff Fleishman, D. Dan Keffer (posth.) and Ed Key (posth.) (2001)
  • Thomas W. Smith Jr. and Dave Catteron (2000)
  • L.W. "Duff" Kliewer (1999)
  • Clyde Luther (1998)
  • Wallace McDowell (1997)
  • Harry W. Easterly (1996)
The VSGA Service to Golf Award is presented annually to an individual who has selflessly contributed to bettering golf in the Commonwealth as an administrator, volunteer, VSGA staff member, PGA professional or otherwise.
  • Michael Cumberpatch (2023)
  • Mary Ann Cronin and Mike Wise (posth.) (2022)
  • Janet Phillips (2021)
  • Grover Walker (2020)
  • Dick Fisher (2019)
  • Gordon and Michelle Austin (2018)
  • Dr. Dave Kovach (posth.) (2017)
  • David Norman (2016)
  • Tim Rash (2015)
  • Ned Baber (2014)
  • Richard Wight (2013)
  • Tom Barry, PGA (2012)
  • Tony Caggiano (2011)
  • Tom Booker (2010)
  • Steve Isaacs (2009)
  • Tim Finnegan (2008)
  • Jennings Culley (2007)
  • Michael Millen (2006)
  • Jean Nichols and Richard V. Smith (2005)
  • Bruce H. Matson (2004)
  • Don Ryder, PGA (2003)
  • Johnnie Bender (2002)

The VSGA Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes service to the game as a volunteer, including efforts to assist the VSGA in the areas of tournament administration, junior golf, rules, course rating and governance. It is an award presented to an individual who has gone beyond the call of duty in any given year.

  • Doug Stover (2023)
  • Bob Horner (2022)
  • Bert Wilson (2021)
  • Larry Groves (2020)
  • Sara Cole (2019)
  • Janet Brockwell (2018)
  • Cabell Moore (2017)
  • Gib Palmer (2016)
  • Mike McCarthy (2015)
  • Gary Beck and Anne Gordon Greever (2014)
  • Toby Heitzler (2013)
  • Don Erbach (2012)
  • Perry Stone (2011)
  • John Vogel (2010)

The Grow the Game Award recognizes the positive impact and efforts made to grow the game of golf in Virginia.

  • Jennifer Blackwood (2023)
  • Steve Prater, PGA (2022)
  • Belmont Golf Course, Henrico (2021)
  • Gavin Parker, PGA (2020)
  • Michelle Holmes, LPGA (2019)
  • Kandi Comer, PGA (2018)
  • Andy Weissinger, PGA (2017)
  • Merle Snyder, Northern Virginia Central (2012)
  • Bert Wilson, Richmond North (2011)
  • Craig Groenendaal, Northern Virginia Central (2010)
  • Mark Lange, Richmond South (2009)
  • Dave McDougal, Williamsburg (2008)
  • Karl Quinn, Portsmouth/Norfolk (2007)
  • John Vogel, Richmond North (2006)
  • Tommy Dishman, Peninsula (2005)
  • Gary Beck, Virginia Beach (2004)
  • Bill Allen, Fredericksburg (2003)
  • Chuck Shriner, Richmond North (2002)
  • Jeff Killian, Northwest (2001)
  • John Lackey, Danville-Martinsville (2000)
  • Gib Palmer, Richmond South (1999)
  • Steve Smith, Northeast (1998)
  • Gib Palmer, Richmond South (1997)
  • Dr. Dave Kovach, Far West (1996)
  • Blaine Lenhart, Piedmont (1995)
  • Norris Holt, Richmond South (1994)
  • Ray Montgomery, Northern (1993)
  • Bill Kenney, Richmond North (1992)
  • Mike Ancel, Peninsula (1991)
  • No award given (1990)
  • Tom Orr, Richmond North (1989)
  • Gill FitzHugh, Northern (1988)
  • Benjy Burnett, Piedmont (1987)
  • Grant E. Key III, Lynchburg (1986)
  • Paul Estep, Valley (1985)