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Section Awards Program

WNYPGA Section Special Awards

The Western New York PGA conducts a special awards program each year that gives recognition to Western New York PGA Professionals for their outstanding contributions, performance, and achievements within their golf profession and the Western New York Section.  Congratulations to all of the 2022 WNYPGA Section Award Winners listed below!

If you have questions about the Section Awards please contact Chairman of the Awards and Hall of Fame Committee, Ben Wilson, PGA at benwilsonpga@gmail.com

2022 Award Winners & Archives

Professional of the Year

MIKE KIEL, PGA
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Bill Strausbaugh Award

MIKE D'AGOSTINO, PGA
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PGA Professional Development Award

JOHN GRAHAM, PGA
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Teacher of the Year

TOMMY WALTER, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Private

JONATHAN DECKER, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Public

MIKE ROEDER, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Resort

KYLE BENISH, PGA
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Player Development Award

KYLE BENISH, PGA
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Youth Player Development Award

ANTHONY SCHIRO
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Assistant of the Year Award

ANTHONY SCHIRO
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Patriot Award

TIM FRIES, PGA
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Player of the Year

ROB KRAJEWSKI, PGA
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Senior Player of the Year

KIRK STAUFFER, PGA
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Women's Player of the Year

LAUREN TALLMAN, PGA
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Assistant Player of the Year

NICK PALLADINO
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Sales Representative of the Year

JEFF BEAVER, PGA
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Superintendent of the Year

HOWARD ELLIS

Media Representative of the Year

BRIAN KOZIOL
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