CGSA and Rain Bird Announce New Award Sponsorship

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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Rain Bird are pleased to announce the exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award.  As a Silver sponsor, Rain Bird will also be a sponsor of The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC).

“With Rain Bird’s sponsorship of this prestigious award for the first time, CGSA can continue its mission to recognize member achievements who contribute to promoting environmentally sustainable practises,” said Jim Flett, AGS, CGSA President. “The added CGCMC sponsorship will contribute to the conference delegate experience.”

“Rain Bird is pleased to team up with CGSA for this prestigious award.” said Serge Gauthier, Regional Manager – Canada & Mexico for the Golf division. “Rain Bird is committed to The Intelligent Use of Water and we believe that this Environmental Award aligns well with our corporate beliefs”

The CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award recognizes the achievements of golf course superintendents and their staff in promoting and preserving the special relationship between golf course properties and environmentally sustainable business practises. It helps to promote the stewardship role that superintendents play with respect to the environment and it highlights the projects, management practises and innovations that golf course managers are implementing on an ongoing basis.

Award winner will receive an All-Access registration to The Canadian 2018 Golf Course Management Conference; 4 nights’ accommodation at the conference hotel; transportation costs to the conference location and a plaque that will be presented during the awards ceremony.

The CGSA represents golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment technicians, and others involved in golf course management across Canada. CGSA was founded in 1966 and has over 1,000 members. Its mission is to promote excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its members.

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