GEORGE NEWS - Sandra Lennox, the general manager of the George Golf Club, made history when she became the first woman to win the CMASA's top Club Manager of the Year award.
The CMASA (Club Management Association of South Africa) awarded its most prestigious title to a woman manager for the first time in its history at their annual awards this week at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.
The CMASA Awards, in association with Jonas, Toro, Club Car, Syngenta and Tsogo Sun, recognises the top managers at South Africa's sport and recreation clubs and is the pinnacle of achievement within the industry.
The judging took place over two months. Nominations were received from clubs for the relevant categories and presented to a judging panel of industry leaders and stakeholders.
Each of the 17 nominees underwent a 45-minute interview with the judging panel, after which the judges made their final decisions.
"I'm overwhelmed and absolutely thrilled. This is such a proud moment for me, and I have received wonderful support from my team and the members of the club," said Lennox, who joined George Golf Club as a bookkeeper/treasurer and then worked her way up to general manager.
"CMASA has really helped me on this journey with all the courses I've been able to attend. They have really supported me. And to be the first woman to receive this award is also special. There are so many incredible women in the club industry now."
As part of her award, and courtesy of Jonas, Sandra will be sent on an all-expenses paid trip to the CMAA World Conference for Club Managers in San Francisco in February 2018.
"Sandra's passion for her club, its members and the industry over the past 26 years is evident when you meet her and she is spoken of highly by her peers," said Janyne Marais, the general manager of CMASA.
"She is committed to continuous professional development and after completing a course in Club Management she started her journey to become a Certified Club Manager - which she achieved in 2010 - and was recertified in 2015. We are extremely proud of her and what she represents to our industry."
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