Petula Perdikoulias
Manager, Education & Events
416-979-0640 x 235
pperdikoulias@thecmac.ca
For Immediate Release
The Club Management Association of Canada Announces 2026 Award Recipients
TORONTO, Ontario (August 12, 2026) – The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of CMAC’s 2026 Awards Program. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the National Conference in Montreal, QC.
The award recipients are:
The annual awards program honours members who have made a significant contribution to the Association and the profession of club management in Canada, supporting CMAC’s mission to offer quality education and networking opportunities. Annually, members are invited to nominate peers in the industry. All nomination submissions are carefully reviewed by the CMAC Awards Committee, and recipients are selected based on specific criteria.
“Our 2026 honourees exemplify the leadership, innovation, and professionalism that define excellence in club management,” said Suzanne Godbehere, chief executive officer of CMAC. “Through their dedication to their members, teams, and communities, they continue to elevate our profession and set a standard for others to follow. We are proud to recognize their contributions and celebrate their achievements at this year’s National Conference.”
“Awards such as these shine a light on the people who are shaping the future of club management in Canada,” said Paul Morrell, CCM, CCE, chair of the awards committee and director on the CMAC National Board. “This year’s recipients have distinguished themselves through their vision, dedication, and positive influence on those around them. Their achievements are a reflection of the extraordinary talent and leadership found throughout our membership.”
For further details regarding the CMAC awards program and application process, please visit CMAC Awards Program.
Information about CMAC’s 2026 National Conference can be found here: 2026 National Conference.
About the Club Management Association of Canada
The Club Management Association of Canada is the national professional association for individuals involved in the club management profession in Canada. Since 1957, the association has been supporting members with education, certification, networking, and member events to facilitate them being the best in the industry. Members include general managers, chief operating officers, assistant general managers, clubhouse managers, golf superintendents, chefs, controllers, food and beverage supervisors, golf professionals, as well as students interested in pursuing a career in club management. CMAC professionals work at private, semi-private, and public golf clubs, country clubs, city clubs, faculty clubs, and recreation and leisure clubs.
CMAC is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with over 650 members and 11 branches across Canada.
For more information, please visit www.thecmac.ca or follow @clubmgmtcanada on X, @clubmgmtcanada on Instagram, and The Club Management Association of Canada on LinkedIn.
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