The Women in Golf Awards announced its 2026 winners at Foxhills Golf & Country Club with a glittering celebration of women working in the golf industry.
Held annually since 2022, this year’s event added a series of educational sessions in the day, courtesy of Bernhard Academy and England Golf, and golf lessons with one of the eventual winners on the night, The Women in Golf Society.
Highlights from the awards ceremony included the first ever double winner, Aimi Bullock, who took both the Rising Star and Unsung Hero Awards for her work with golf and disability, and the 2025 special recognition awards that were given to women who have paved the way for others: the ‘mould breaking’ Jane Carter, whose career spans four groundbreaking decades, and Jackie Davidson in recognition of her inspirational work at The R&A with The Women in Golf Charter and The Women in Golf Leadership Development Programme.
And the winners are:
- Women’s Initiative (sponsored by PING): Women in Golf Society, Ali McGuirk & Dolores Brown
- Unsung Hero (sponsored by England Golf: Aimi Bullock, Founder of Sports For All UK Foundation
- Rising Star (sponsored by Acushnet): Aimi Bullock, Founder of Sports For All UK Foundation
- International Woman (sponsored by Perry Ellis International): Regina Gachora, Deputy Chair Junior Golf Region 4 Africa
- Brand of the Year (sponsored by BGIA): Acushnet
- Women in Turfcare (sponsored by BIGGA & Syngenta): Lucy Sellick, Course Manager, Raglan GC
- Women’s Leadership (sponsored by the GCMA): Tamasine Green, Owner, Bunker Mentality
- PGA Coach (sponsored by TGI Golf Partnership): Emma Brown, PGA Advanced Coach, The Kendleshire GC
- Woman Content Creator (sponsored by The Loop): Alison Root, Women’s Editor, Golf Monthly
- Trailblazer: Jane Carter
- Inspirational Achievement: Jackie Davidson
“Year on year, we uncover stories about women who are shaping the future of the industry. The competition this year was incredibly fierce; any one of the finalists would have been a worthy winner,” commented Founder of the awards Nicole Wheatley. “And while a celebration of today’s brightest stars is vital to the progression of women in the industry, it’s equally important that we recognise the women who came before us. They have paved the way for women to access careers in every part of the sport, which is why the special recognition awards are so significant.”
The Women in Golf Awards continue to champion diversity, inclusion, and opportunity in golf, recognising individuals whose contributions inspire the next generation of players, leaders, and innovators. The Awards foster visibility, recognition, and inspiration, ensuring women’s contributions to the sport are celebrated widely.
About the Women in Golf Awards
The Women in Golf Awards is an annual event celebrating the significant contribution that women, past and present, continue to make to the golf industry. The event was established by Nicole Wheatley and Ben Blackburn whose combined experience in the golf world led them to identify a need to create a platform that would connect, celebrate and inspire the industry. The Awards bring together women at all stages of their careers, from every sector, showing the diverse nature of the roles women hold in the industry. To join the ballot visit www.womeningolfawards.co.uk
