Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund Media Release

NEWS | Golf Manitoba announces 2025 scholarship award recipients

Brian Munz

The Board of Directors of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund (GMSF) are pleased to announce its award recipients for 2025.

These students are active in the Manitoba golf community either through participation or employment, have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing post-secondary studies at Canadian universities and colleges.

This year, the Fund awarded $19,000 in scholarships to 12 deserving students.

DR. DWIGHT PARKINSON AWARD – Payton Oakden

The Dr. Dwight Parkinson Award has been made possible by Mr. Dave Hill of the St. Charles Country Club. The award recognizes Dr. Parkinson’s long-time commitment to the sport of golf. This $2,000 award is available to a student entering their first year of studies at a post-secondary institution.

Payton graduated from Vincent Massey High School in Brandon with Honours and is now going to Brandon University working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History.

BRIAN GILHULY AWARD – Karly Cote

The Brian Gilhuly Memorial Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation from the estate of the long-time Golf Manitoba volunteer, Mr. Brian Gilhuly. Brian started his volunteerism with Golf Manitoba in 1986 where he served in a variety of capacities for over 30 years until his passing in 2017. This $2,000 award is available to students who are currently in the process of continuing with post-secondary studies.

Cote, a member at La Broquerie Golf Course where is also the Assistant Pro Shop Manager, is enrolled at the University of Manitoba working towards her Bachelor of Environmental Design.

ED DEARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Evan Nachtigall

The Ed Dearden Memorial Scholarship was made possible by the Dearden family, and the generous donations by family and friends.

In 1965 Ed became the official golf writer and golf columnist with The Winnipeg Tribune. That same year he began his freelance relationship with CJOB. In addition to tireless hours of local golf coverage, Ed reported on many national and international golf competitions, particularly those involving golfers from Manitoba.

Ed served many years on the selection committee for The Manitoba Golfer of the Year and sat on the Grey Owl Golf Tournament Board of Directors for over 40 years. Dearden was inducted to the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. This $1,500 award is available to students who are currently entering or continuing with post-secondary studies and are a Golf Manitoba member.

Nachtigall, a member at Shilo Country Club and the 2025 Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Champion, is enrolled at the Brandon University taking his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

GOLF MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Golf Manitoba scholarship awards are made possible each year by the Scholarship Fund. These awards are made available to both high school and post-secondary students who are pursuing studies in Canada. Scholarships are awarded based largely on academic achievement; however, golf ability and community involvement are also considered.

CRAIG YAHIRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Craig Yahiro Memorial Scholarship Award is made possible through the generosity of the Yahiro Family and participants in an annual fundraising event at Rossmere Country Club in memory of the late Craig Yahiro. Craig Yahiro was a long-time member of the PGA of Canada where his skillful instruction and great personality and sense of humour helped many improve their game. These awards are available for students who are either Golf Manitoba members or who are currently involved with golf either through employment or participation.

The Board of the Golf Manitoba Scholarship Fund extends its sincere congratulations to the 2025 recipients and wishes them all the best in their post-secondary studies.

Scholarships are made possible through contributions from GMSF as well from the family and estates our of named awards.

For more information about the Scholarship Fund including information on how to apply or to make a donation, please visit golfmb.ca/scholarship.