2012 ASPGA SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

Ronald Huffman, PGA (Chair - Membership & Special Awards Committee)

Aloha Fellow Members, Sponsors, Supporters…..

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and the Special Awards Committee, I would like to express my appreciation tothe distinguished professionals who accepted their nominations this year for the Aloha Section PGA Special Awards.

Each of you have been recognized by your peers as individuals that selflessly give to the game we all love and I am personally gratefully for the commitment you make each day to grow the game. I would also like to mahalo the members that took the time to read each testimonial and vote for the nominees. Without you this process would not be possible.

At this time I would like to share with you the results for the 2012 Aloha Section PGA Special awards. Incuded in this annoucement are the testimonials from each award winnr. You may view each testimonial by clicking on the recipient’s name. As a reminder recipients with more than one award have multiple testimonials.

GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR	Kevin Carll	Waialae Country Club
ASSISTANT PROFESIONAL OF THE YEAR	Ryan Michimoto	Kapalua Golf – Plantation Course

HORTON SMITH AWARD	Steve Murphy	Prince Course
BILL STRAUSBAUGH AWARD	Scott Ashworth	Kauai Lagoons
PRESIDENT’S PLAQUE	Steve Murphy	Prince Course

TEACHER OF THE YEAR	Tommy Hines	Brian Mogg Golf Academy at Hawaii Prince
JUNIOR GOLF LEADER OF THE YEAR	David Havens	Kaanapali Resort Courses
SALE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR	Chris Wright	Callaway Golf

MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR
PUBLIC	Ronald Huffman	Puakalani Country Club
RESORT	Scott Ashworth	Kauai Lagoons
PRIVATE	Richard Castillo	King Kamehameha

This year’s honorees will be awarded at a special dinner ceremony following the Annual Meeting on Sunday – November 25^th at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa. Guests are welcome to attend and more information regarding the meeting and awards ceremony will be sent out next week.

Mahalo for your support,

Ronald Huffman, PGA