Golf facilities and the superintendents who manage them have the opportunity to showcase their environmental efforts through the 2008 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. The ELGAs, presented in partnership with Syngenta Professional Products and Rain Bird Corp., Golf Division recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses around the world for their commitment to environmental stewardship.

Applicants are judged on the areas of resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach. Merit and Chapter Awards are given in private, public, resort, and international categories. The highest scoring applications in each division will receive National/International Awards, and from those an overall winner will be chosen. All ELGA winners receive:

    * Recognition in Golf Digest and GCSAA publications
    * Recognition at the 2009 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in New Orleans.
    * An invitation for the winner's employer to attend the recognition activities in New Orleans.
    * A personalized trophy or certificate of achievement
    * National, regional and local publicity

Applications and more information is available online. Applications are due Oct. 17, 2008.