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Sandra Craig named Golf Canada’s Volunteer of the Year

Sandra Craig (Alberta Golf)

Sandra Craig has devoted much of her adult life to the game of golf.

As the current president of Alberta Golf, Craig has been tirelessly volunteering across her home province for over a decade.

Known as ‘Sandy’ to many, Craig has been a vital component in Alberta Golf’s Sport Development and Championship portfolios. She has chaired both committees as well as many individual team events and tournaments.

Craig began her journey with the Alberta Golf family in 2001 and has been working diligently ever since. Over the last two years as president of the association, she has worked in transitioning Alberta Golf from an operational to a policy governance board. The new structure required full-time commitment and Craig was instrumental in making this happen.

Notably, Craig has chaired both the Sport Development and Championship committees, as well as many individual team events and tournaments.

She will be fondly remember at Alberta Golf for her continued leadership of the Alberta Open and for her role in raising over $100,000 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation through that process.

This year marks the conclusion of her presidency but her legacy will be remembered for one of hard work, commitment, determination and more importantly for bestowing to the golf industry a modernized version of Alberta Golf that is ready to meet the future’s oncoming challenges.

The Volunteer of Year Award will be presented Saturday, February 8 at the closing dinner of Golf Canada’s Annual General meeting in London, Ont. This is the eighth year for the initiative which recognizes individuals in the golf community whose tireless efforts and dedication help to grow the game in Canada.

Here’s a look at Craig’s dedication to golf in Alberta over the past decade:

Alberta Golf Achievements

 2001

Junior Zone 2&3 Captain and Board Member

E. Lynne Cox Memorial Jr. Golf Camp Chair

2002

Junior Zone 2&3 Captain and Board Member

Alberta Junior Ladies Championship Chairman

E. Lynne Cox Memorial Jr. Golf Camp Chair

Zones 2&3 Level 3 Future Links Development Camp

 2003

Junior Ladies Committee Chair & Board Member

Senior Men’s Championship Chairman

Senior Ladies’ Championship Chairman

E. Lynne Cox Memorial Jr. Golf Camp Chair

Zones 2&3 Level 3 Future Links Development Camp

 2004

Junior Ladies Committee Chair & Board Member

Junior Girls Championship and Team Trials Chairman

Zones 2&3 Level 3 Future Links Development Camp

 2005

Zone 2 Member Services Captain & Board Member

Mid-Amateur Championship Chairman

Senior Ladies’ Championship Chairman

2006

Zone 2 Member Services Captain & Board Member

Ladies Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championship Chairman

Calgary and South Zone 4 Ball Championship Chairman

Bantam Championship Chairman

 2007

Calgary Zone Director and Board Member

Senior Ladies` Championship Chairman

Jr Boys Qualifying Chairman

Bantam Championship Chairman

2008

Tournament Director and Board Member

Alberta Open Championship Chairman

Men`s Amateur Championship Chairman

Ladies` Amateur Championship Chairman

2009

Tournament Director and Board Member

Alberta Open Championship Chairman

Men`s Amateur Championship Chairman

Calgary and South Zone 4 Ball Championship Chairman

Junior Girls Championship and Team Trials Chairman

 2010

Calgary Zone Director and Board Member

Alberta Open Championship Chairman

 2011

Vice President of the Board

Led the transition from an operational to policy governance Board approach

Alberta Open Championship Chairman

Amateur Qualifying Chairman

Mid-Amateur Championship Chairman

Senior Ladies` Championship Chairman

2012

President and Chairman of the Board

Implemented the transition from an operational to policy governance Board approach

Alberta Open Championship Chairman

Standing Committee Member: Nominating Committee

2013

President and Chairman of the Board

Fine-tuned the transition from an operational to policy governance Board approach

Standing Committee Member: Human Resources and Compensation, Nominating Committees