Snow Wins Award

Not the white stuff in the North that people are getting tired of this winter...but it was James T. Snow, the National Director of the USGA Green Section, who was presented the first annual Ronald G. Dodson Golf and Environment Leadership Award. The award was established by the Board of Directors of Audubon International in 2010 and the first Award was presented this week during the Golf Industry Conference and Show in Orlando, Florida.

The Ronald G. Dodson Golf and the Environment Leadership Award celebrates an individual or individuals involved with a golf course, project, or other effort connected with the game of golf who has exhibited leadership and environmental stewardship and sustainability. Award winners stand as examples of innovation, leadership, and boldness in uncovering new and improved ways to protect and sustain the natural resources that the game depends upon.

James T. Snow, National Director of the USGA Green Section, has long been a leader in bringing greater environmental awareness to the game of golf. His support of the efforts of Audubon International led to the establishment of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an award-winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the environment and protect the natural heritage of the game of golf. In presenting the award, Ron Dodson stated, "Since the beginning of the program, Jim totally embraced the spirit of cooperation, partnerships, the connection of the game to its heritage, and its role in taking care of the natural resources."