Kevin Komer, CGCS, earns Excellence in Government Affairs Award from GCSAA
Kevin Komer, CGCS, director of agronomy at The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak and Stowe (Vt.) Country Club, has earned the 2026 Excellence in Government Affairs Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Komer has served as a GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador since January 2015. He is a member and past president of the Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association. Komer also served on the New England BMPs Steering Committee to develop the state’s BMP guidelines.
“GCSAA congratulates Kevin on his extensive advocacy efforts that undoubtedly enhance and sustain the game of golf in the state of Vermont,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “We applaud his focus on environmental stewardship on the golf course and for telling his superintendent story that highlights the positive aspects of an often-misunderstood game and industry.”
Komer has made environmental stewardship a top priority at his club, according to the GCSAA, demonstrating his commitment to protecting the essential resources that sustain Vermont’s golf industry. Komer maintains acres of pollinator-friendly land within the courses he oversees. He emphasizes advocacy and science-based decision-making to create exceptional course conditions while prioritizing environmental protection.
“I am honored to be recognized by my peers for my advocacy efforts over the past decade. I strongly believe that golf course superintendents are stewards of the environment and are high-quality land managers,” Komer said. “It is because of my strong belief that being a golf course superintendent is a noble profession that I have been motivated to fight the good fight for the golf industry in the state of Vermont and to protect our industry from regulation that would restrict our abilities to succeed.”
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