Nominations now open for fifth annual Women in Golf Awards
The 2026 Women in Golf Awards will recognise achievements across nine categories, from content creation to turfcare.
Nominations for the 2026 Women in Golf Awards are now open, with the annual event returning for its fifth year to recognise individuals and organisations making an impact across the golf industry.
Nominations are open to people and organisations from all areas of the sport, with nine categories covering everything from leadership and content creation to turfcare and grassroots talent.
The 2026 categories are Brand of the Year, Woman Content Creator, Women’s Initiative, International Woman, Woman in Leadership, PGA Member/Assistant, Rising Star, Unsung Hero and Women in Turfcare.
Following an independent judging process, three finalists will be selected in each category and invited to the awards ceremony at Belton Woods in Lincolnshire on Friday 27 November, where the winners will be announced.
Nominations will remain open for four weeks, closing on 12 October 2026.
Entries can be submitted by colleagues, employers, friends and industry peers, with the organisers encouraging nominations from across the golf industry.
2026 Women in Golf Awards
Category | In Partnership With |
|---|---|
Brand of the Year | British Golf Industry Association |
Woman Content Creator | The Loop |
Women’s Initiative | The Professional Golfers’ Association |
International Woman | Perry Ellis |
Woman in Leadership | The Golf Club Management Association |
PGA Member / Assistant | The TGI Golf Partnership |
Rising Star | Titleist & FootJoy |
Unsung Hero | England Golf |
Women in Turfcare | BIGGA |
Women in Golf Awards founder Nicole Wheatley said the fifth anniversary was an opportunity to continue recognising those helping to shape the sport.
“This event recognises excellence, dedication and leadership, but it is also inspiring the next generation of talent across the industry,” said Wheatley.
The judging panel will comprise industry experts, professionals and women leaders from across golf, with the organisers saying the independent process is designed to ensure a fair assessment of nominations.
The awards have also retained a broad mix of categories, reflecting the range of roles contributing to the modern golf industry — from PGA professionals and club leaders to content creators, turfcare specialists and emerging talent.
The key dates for the 2026 awards are 14 September, when nominations opened; 12 October, when nominations close; and 27 November, when the winners will be announced at Belton Woods.
Nominations can be made through the Women in Golf Awards website
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