Finalists announced for third annual Women in Golf Awards

The third Women in Golf Awards take place on 29 November at Foxhills in Surrey.

BIGGA is sponsoring the Women in Turfcare category at the Women in Golf Awards and the finalists have been revealed as:

Over 200 nominations were made across the eight awards categories, with an independent judging panel deciding which nominees would make the shortlist this year.

The final list is made up of women from all segments of the industry and is representative of the broad roles that women hold in golf.

The awards will be presented at Surrey's foxills and will be hosted by sports broadcaster and journalist Katherine Downes.

Katherine said: "This is a fantastic event that brings together women from all sectors of the golf industry. It's a great way to showcase the opportunities available to women in golf and to demonstrate the impact that we are making. I am looking forward to hearing all about this year's finalists and to meeting many more amazing women on the night."

Find out more about the awards here.

The 2024 Women in Golf Awards finalists:

Women's Leadership, sponsored by the GCMA

• Sarah Blunden, general manager at Hoebridge Golf Centre
• Anna Darnell, resort director at The Grove
• Becca Hembrough, England Golf performanace manager (Female Golf)

Unsung Hero sponsored by England Golf

• Alice Lowe, Derbyshire County Golf volunteer and Golf Foundation development officer
• Erica Pickard, Hindhead Golf Club member
• Di Stock, Hampshire Ladies Golf chief referee

Brand of the Year sponsored by BGIA

• adidas
• Famara
• The Grove

International Women sponsored by Perry Ellis

• Carrie Edwards-Britt, CEO of MGI Golf
• Karen Lunn, CEO WPGA Tour Australasia and chair of Australian Golf Industry Council
• Nina M Luppino, officer of strategic development, Women's Golf Association of New Jersey

Women's Initiative sponsored by PING

• Bishop Stortford Golf Club 'Blue Course', Barbara Tucker
• She Can Golf @Oakmere, initiative leader Helen Norris and PGA pro Jamie Jarvis
• Women in Golf Society, Ali McGuirk

Women in Turfcare sponsored by BIGGA

• Sophie Bulpitt, course and estate manager, Hoddington Estate
• Anna Nilsson, deputy head greenkeeper of the Brabazon Golf Course at The Belfry
• Wendy O'Brien, course manager at Beaverbrook Golf Club

Women PGA Professional sponsored by TGI Golf Partnership

• Sarah Bennett
• Emma Brown
• Denise Hastings

Rising Star sponsored by Club Car

• Viki Hart, trainee manager at Monifieth Golf Links
• Hannah Holden, head of content at National Club Golfer
• Molly Pavey, group general manager at Bramshaw Golf Club and Paultons Golf Centre

As well as the eight sponsored categories, there are two additional special awards to be announced on the night.

"I am so grateful to everyone who took the time to nominate organisations and individuals that are making an impact in the industry," said awards co-founder Nicole Wheatley. "The judges were incredibly impressed by the calibre of entries.

"Some names are better known than others, but all have incredible stories and deserved to be recognised for their achievements."