JAGA announces award honorees

Posted on January 8, 2022 By Editor Movers & Shakers, Neighborhood News, Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas

JAGA 2021 Award Honorees: Chester Stokes, Shannon Wheeler, Richard Blackston, Dr. Justine Redding, Billy Walker, Melanie Bevill, and Mike Broderick

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) announced its 2021 Award Honorees at the annual meeting held in mid-December at Deerwood Country Club. Six presentations were made to prominent members of the Northeast Florida golf community.

Club Executive Of The Year: Melanie Bevill, Hyde Park GC; Community Service Award: Dr. Justine Redding & Richard Blackston, Moore-Myers Children’s Fund; Earl & Eleanor Kelly Long-Term Service Award: Chester Stokes & Family, Marsh Landing CC; JAGA Director Of The Year:,Billy Walker, Cimarrone GC; Professional Of The Year: Mike Broderick, Deerwood CC: Superintendent Of The Year: Shannon Wheeler, The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach

“The JAGA Awards program seeks to recognize key individuals and entities who go above and beyond to make the golf community a stronger and more cohesive entity,” said Jeff Adams, President of JAGA. “Golf in Northeast Florida is truly blessed to have so many wonderful people, facilities, and supporters, all with the same basic goals and desires to pull the game in a positive direction.”

The JAGA Awards Nominating Committee consisted of Chairman Adair Roberts, Gregg Deiboldt, Barney Poston, Fred Seely, and Jeff Adams.

Established in 1954, JAGA celebrated its 68th year in 2021. The not-for-profit corporation is comprised of approximately 40 golf clubs and courses located in Northeast Florida with a mission to promote golf and goodwill. The organization conducts golf tournaments and manages student scholarships.