Nominations now open for 2024 Women in Golf Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Women in Golf Awards.

Taking place at Foxhills Golf Club in Surrey on November 28, the awards are designed to recognise the contributions of women who work in the sport.

The event was established by Nicole Wheatley and Ben Blackburn whose combined experience in the golf world led them to identify a need to create a platform that would connect, celebrate and inspire the industry.

“The Women in Golf Awards unearth incredible stories and introduce us to just some of the remarkable women working across the industry,” explained Wheatley.

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“If you know a woman who is making a significant impact in the role that they hold, inspires you and others, or deserves acknowledgment for their contribution to golf then please take the time to nominate her.

“Creating visibility of women excelling in their fields will encourage more to take up a career in golf. This is important because becoming more diverse will reap benefits for the industry as a whole.”

People have until September 30 to nominate winners in eight different categories:

• Unsung Hero, sponsored by England Golf

• Brand of the Year, sponsored by the BGIA

• International Woman, sponsored by Perry Ellis

• Women’s Initiative, sponsored by PING

• Women in Turfcare, sponsored by BIGGA

• Women PGA Professional, sponsored by TGI Golf Partnership

• Women’s Leadership, sponsored by the GCMA

• Rising Star, sponsored by Club Car

As well as providing reasons for the nominations, nominators will be asked to provide examples of the impact that the nominee has made in their field.

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The judging panel will select three finalists in each category who will be invited to attend the awards ceremony.

The ballot for free tickets also remains open through the website – womeningolfawards.co.uk – with a limited number of heavily subsidized tickets available to purchase from October.