The Bill Strausbaugh Award is designed to recognize PGA Professionals who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community.
Bill Strausbaugh Award Guidelines:
Demonstration of record of service to the Section and the Association.
Proven leadership ability.
Involvement in civic activities and local charitable causes within the community.
Recognized as someone of outstanding character.
Recipient(s) |
Year |
Mike Gilmore |
2017 |
Grant Turner |
2016 |
George Lewis |
2015 |
John Kennedy |
2014 |
Eden Foster |
2013 |
Jim Bender |
2012 |
Rick Vershure |
2011 |
Nelson Long |
2010 |
Heath Wassem |
2009 |
Darrell Kestner |
2008 |
Joe Felder |
2007 |
Dave Carazo |
2006 |
John Kennedy |
2005 |
Tom Nieporte |
2004 |
Gene Borek |
2003 |
Bobby Heins |
2002 |
Jack Druga |
2001 |
Mike Summa |
2000 |
Rick Meskell |
1999 |
Bobby Heins |
1998 |
Bobby Heins |
1997 |
Rick Meskell |
1996 |
Tom DeBellis |
1995 |
Tom DeBellis |
1994 |
Fred Gipp |
1993 |
Nunzio Ciampi |
1992 |
Glenn Haugsjaa |
1991 |
Jim O'Mara |
1990 |
John Schob |
1989 |
Mike Borsuk |
1988 |
Tom DeBellis |
1987 |
Doug Steffen |
1986 |
Gil McNally |
1985 |
Roy Pace |
1984 |
Roy Pace |
1983 |
William A. Mitchell |
1982 |
William A. Mitchell |
1981 |
Ron Nicol |
1980 |