The nominees have been announced for the England Golf Awards 2022 sponsored by adidas Golf.
This year’s virtual ceremony – hosted once again by broadcaster Naga Munchetty – will take place on April 20 from 6.30pm and be broadcast live on England Golf’s YouTube channel.
The evening will also feature presenter, singer, broadcaster and new golfer Fleur East in an exciting ‘roving’ role to be revealed on the night.
Nominations were invited from the public for 10 of the 11 categories. Performance of the Year candidates were nominated by England Golf staff.
In keeping with tradition, there is no shortlist for the Lifetime Service Award which will be presented to one worthy recipient on the night.
An expert panel of 46 judges, made up of England Golf staff as well as industry and media colleagues, faced the unenviable task of narrowing down the potential winners from an outstanding longlist of nominations.
Commenting on the list of nominees, Jeremy Tomlinson, England Golf’s chief executive officer, said: “It was a real privilege to read through so many amazing stories from groups and individuals who go that extra mile to make a difference to the game we all love.
“This is a chance to shine a light on those individuals, groups, counties and clubs who don’t seek publicity for the great work they do, but who deserve to be honoured and recognised.
“To read about such levels of passion, creativity and dedication being shown by so many from our golfing community is truly inspirational.
“I very much look forward to the ceremony and invite all golfers and supporters of the game to come online and join in with a celebration of all that’s good about the club and amateur scene in England.”
Club of the Year
Bowood Park Hotel & GC, Cornwall
Clitheroe GG, Lancashire
Hazel Grove GC, Cheshire
Weybrook Park GC, Hampshire
County of the Year
Cambridgeshire
Kent
Middlesex
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Black British Golfers
Hannah Crump (Stonebridge GC, Warwickshire)
Terry Kirby (Tapton Park GC, Derbyshire)
Ellie Perks (Hagley GC, Worcestershire)
Participation and Development Coach of the Year
Kevin Caplehorn (Lee-on-the-Solent GC, Hampshire)
Adam Chamberlain (Peterborough Milton GC, Northants)
Aaron Cox (Blackwell Grange GC, Durham)
Beth Scott (Old Ford Manor GC Hertfordshire)
Performance of the Year
England Women’s Team
Rosie Bee Kim (Bucks)
Caley McGinty (Gloucs)
Sustainability Project of the Year
Beacon Park GC, Lancashire
Drax GC, Yorkshire
Edgbaston GC, Warks
Farleigh GC, Surrey
Tournament Venue of the Year
Farnham GC, Surrey
Headingley GC, Yorkshire
Malton & Norton GC, Yorkshire
Whittlebury Park GC, Northamptonshire)
Volunteer of the Year
Sandy Burrell (Weybrook Park, Hants)
James Dobson (The Leicestershire GC, Leicestershire)
Alan Plumb (Strawberry Hill GC, Middlesex)
Christine Rixson (Addington Palace GC, Surrey)
Women and Girls’ Trailblazer
Alice Davis (Parkstone GC, Dorset)
Love.golf
Stacey McNicholas (Elsham GC, Lincs)
Young Ambassador of the Year – in association with the Golf Foundation
Isabella Brunskill (Enfield GC, Middlesex)
Eloise Feeley (Northamptonshire County GC, Northamptonshire)
Tilly Garfoot (Spalding/Woodhall Spa GCs, Lincolnshire)
Kai Williams (Bedford & County GC, Bedfordshire)
For more details on the England Golf Awards 2022 finalists, visit the awards website