Teacher of the Year - This award bestows special recognition on a PGA Professional that has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor. While the candidate's entire record should be taken into consideration, emphasis should be placed on their performance over the past 5 years. The nominee should be selected by their overall performance as a golf professional at their facility, service to the Chapter, Section, and Association, leadership ability, image and ability to inspire fellow professionals, promotion of golf, impact on teaching and golf instruction, involvement in junior activities at the facility and in the community, innovative contributions to golf instruction, articles for publication (books, magazines, and videos).