Women Who Lead

LPGA Tour Player Kristy McPherson(pictured below) has been named Honorary Chair for the 2010 EWGA Women Who Lead Awards Program

Kristy McPherson Head Shot

This EWGA program, launched in 2008, is designed to recognize and honor women who have made a difference in their Chapters through outstanding performance and by achieving outstanding results in the following categories: overall leadership, spirit, change agent, membership growth, sponsorship, golf education & player development, golf events, golf leagues, making connections, and community impact.

From nominations from members, finalists in each category are selected and then the 10 award winners are chosen. The 2010 award recipients will be honored at the EWGA Golfpalooza (formerly known as EWGA Conference), receive a commemorative gift and entered into a drawing to win one of three playing spots for a private 18-hole round of golf with LPGA Tour Professional Kristy McPherson at the April 2011 EWGA Golfpalooza at Amelia Island Plantation near Jacksonville, FL.

"I am truly blessed each and every day to be able to play this crazy game that we all love. I am grateful to all of the amazing women that have made it possible. I can only hope that I could have just a small positive impact on other young girls and women who share my passion for the game," says McPherson who joined the LPGA Tour in 2007. "I look forward to playing a round of golf with the women of the EWGA who are leading in a variety of ways that make a difference for women of today and those to follow."

Diagnosed at age 11 with Still's disease, a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Kristy began playing golf and competed on her high school boy's golf team. She received a gopf scholarship to the University of South Carolina, earning her degree in Sports and Entertainment Management and SEC Player of the Year honors in 2003. Turning pro after graduation, Kristy played on the Duramed FUTURES Tour through 2006 and never missed a cut in 60 events. Competing on the LPGA Tour in 2007, her best finish was a tie for 18th at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger. Kristy recorded six top-10 finishes in 2008. In 2009, she posted career-best ties for second at the Kraft Nabisco Championship and the Wegmans LPGA, and qualified as one of three rookies on the victorious 2009 U.S. Solheim Cup Team.

The Women Who Lead Awards program recognizes and honors women who have made a difference in their EWGA Chapter through outstanding performance and by achieving outstanding results in the following categories:

Overall Leadership - A President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer or Immediate Past President who made a particular difference in the leadership and direction of a Chapter
Spirit - A board member who is viewed as a positive role model with a can-do attitude that made a tangible difference in the Chapter
Change Agent - Any member of the board who took the lead in making a needed and perhaps challenging change in the operations/activities/direction of the Chapter
Membership Growth - A Membership Chair or someone on her Committee who implemented effective membership retention and recruitment activities (including Chapter Kickoff) resulting in overall Chapter growth
Sponsorship - A Sponsorship Chair or Committee member who was successful in securing both cash and in-kind sponsorships through an exceptional program which included Sponsor satisfaction and renewals
Golf Education & Player Development - A GEPD Chair or a member of her committee for delivering EWGA Education programs for players of all skill levels resulting in widespread participation
Golf Events - A Golf Events Chair or a committee member who developed and delivered an event schedule which accommodated all playing abilities and resulted in widespread participation.
Golf Leagues - A League Chair or Committee member for developing and delivering a full league calendar that resulted in widespread participation. League opportunities have met the needs of participants and accommodated all playing abilities by offering a variety of locations, course types, formats, days and times, etc.
Making Connections - A Chapter member who best aligned with and capitalized on golf industry opportunities which made a difference in the Chapter. This may include Play Golf America, Women's Golf Month, Take Your Daughter to the Golf Course, LPGA / USGA Girls Golf, and other golf industry initiatives.
Community Impact - An EWGA member who led an activity (or activities) that made a difference in the community and had a huge impact in increasing the visibility of EWGA in her area. These efforts helped "get the word out" about EWGA and might include charity events, partnering with local women's groups, sponsor alliances, etc.

Finalists

A selection committee will determine up to 10 finalists for each category

Finalists will receive:

A Women Who Lead commemorative gift
Recognition on EWGA website and in the EWGA Connections e-newsletter
Insignia for use in Chapter communications
Recognition at 2011 EWGA Golfpalooza

Winners

Finalists will be reviewed by a selection committee to determine one (1) overall winner per category.

Winners will receive:

A commemorative award
Distribution of news release in local area recognizing individual and Chapter
Recognition on EWGA website and EWGA Connections e-newsletter
Recognition at EWGA Golfpalooza
Insignia for use in Chapter communications

In addition, the overall winner in each of the 10 categories will be entered into a drawing for a chance at winning one of three spots to play in a foursome in a private, 18-hole round of golf with LPGA Tour Professional, Kristy McPherson at Amelia Island Plantation near Jacksonville, FL at the 2011 EWGA Golfpalooza.

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all U.S. chapters at least two years old and who have met Chapter Minimum Standards and Chapter Affiliation Agreement deliverables

Process/Timeline:

Call for Nominations in Mid-August
Nominations Close in early September
Candidate acceptance forms are due by mid-October
Finalists announced in December via EWGA Connections e-newsletter
Winners announced in February via EWGA Connections e-newsletter

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