What does it take to go the distance? For most professional golfers, it takes four consistently great rounds of golf and a will to win. PGA Tournaments are often decided by a single shot on Sunday afternoon with the whole world watching.
Golf ball manufacturer Pinnacle is conducting its own contest to honor those who are going the distance outside the world of golf. Pinnacle recently launched their second annual Going the Distance Awards, a program celebrating and honoring golfers who are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The company is soliciting nominations of everyday golfers who are going the distance in their lives to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
10 award winners will be determined based on four key criteria: dedication to the fight against breast cancer demonstrating a personal passion and commitment to furthering the cause (e.g., volunteer, community advocate, medical practitioner); impact on others’ lives or the community; strong tie to breast cancer (e.g., survivor or family/friend of survivor); and a passion for golf.
Nominations can be made through March 31, 2013 at the Pinnacle Golf website or Pinnacle Golf Facebook page. Nominations can be made through March 31, 2013. A judging panel that includes representatives from Pinnacle, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the golf media, as well as a 2012 Going the Distance honoree, will choose the final 10. The Going the Distance Awards and honorees will be announced in May.
“We had 10 extraordinary honorees in 2012 and we’re excited to celebrate 10 more individuals who are making a difference in breast cancer research, education and awareness in 2013,” said Mary Lou Bohn, Vice President, Golf Ball Marketing and Communications, Acushnet Company. “Breast cancer is one of the leading health issues facing women and their families today, so this disease touches golfers everywhere. By honoring and sharing stories from those in the golf community, we hope to inspire others to join the fight to find a cure.”
Each of the final 10 honorees will have a $10,000 donation made in their name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fund life-saving breast cancer research at the national level. In addition, each honoree will receive custom Pinnacle golf balls imprinted with his or her name and the Going the Distance Awards logo as part of a gift package featuring Acushnet Company and Susan G. Komen products. Each individual who nominates a winning honoree will also receive a gift package from Pinnacle.