Lunn finalist in International Women in Golf Awards
WPGA CEO Karen Lunn has been named as a finalist in the Women in Golf Awards, based in Britain.
Lunn, a former touring professional and Women’s British Open winner, has been CEO of the WPGA Tour Australasia for the past 11 years and in 2022 became the Chair of the Australian Golf Industry Council.
Lunn was a director of the Ladies European Tour for 14 years and spent 10 years as Chair of the players’ council on that tour.
She has been nominated under the category of ‘International Woman 2024’, which is open to any woman outside of the UK who is deemed to have made a significant impact in their field and inspired women in the golf industry.
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Women in Golf Awards which are taking place at Foxhills Resort in Surrey on November 28.
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 the golf industry.
The awards will be hosted by sports broadcaster and journalist Katherine Downes, who commented: “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.”
The final shortlist is:
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, Chief Referee Hampshire Ladies Golf
Brand of the Year, sponsored by the BGIA
- adidas
- Famara
- The Grove
International Woman, 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’s Stortford Golf Club ‘Blue Course’, Barbara Tucker
- She Can Golf @Oakmere, Helen Norris (Initiative Leader) & Jamie Jarvis (PGA Pro)
- Women in Golf Society, Ali McGuirk
Women in Turfcare, sponsored by BIGGA
- Sophie Bulpitt, Course and Estates Manger
- Anna Nilsson, Deputy Head Greenkeeper, Brabazon Golf Course at The Belfry
- Wendy O’Brien, Course Manager, Beaverbrook Golf Club
Women PGA Professional, sponsored by TGI Golf Partnership
- Sarah Bennett
- Emma Brown
- Denise Hastings
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 Performance Manager (Female Golf)
Rising Star, sponsored by Club Car
- Viki Hart, Trainee Manager, Monifieth Golf Link
- Hannah Holden, Head of Content, National Club Golfer
- Molly Pavey, Group General Manager, Bramshaw Golf Club and Paultons Golf Centre
As well as the 8 sponsored categories there are two additional special awards which will 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,” comments co-Founder of the awards Nicole Wheatley. “The judges were incredibly impressed by the calibre of entries. Some names are better known than others, but all of them have incredible stories and deserve to be recognised for their achievements.”
