The First Tee Recognizes Outstanding Contributors to the Organization During Biennial Network Meeting
Orlando, Fla. (November 13, 2017) – The First Tee recognized many outstanding contributors to the organization during its 20th anniversary Network Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 8-11. Founder’s Award recipients included: Johnson & Johnson, The First Tee Legacy Partner; Golf Channel, The First Tee Proud Media Partner; World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam; AJGA; America’s Promise Alliance; Lana Peterson, advocate for The First Tee National School Program; and Wes Butterfield, committee member for The First Tee’s Scholars Program. Victor M. Arrañaga, Jr. from The First Tee of Silicon Valley and Ted May from The First Tee of Connecticut were honored with the Jack Stephens Leadership Award for their outstanding service, leadership and commitment to the organization’s mission.![](https://firstteesiliconvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/116/2021/10/TFTHO-NM-Victor1-300x200.jpg)
“The First Tee would not be where it is today without many incredible and dedicated leaders serving the organization, chapters and young people in communities,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee. “It is a privilege to recognize these individuals on behalf of The First Tee.”
For more information about The First Tee, visit firsttee.org. About The First Tee The First Tee (firsttee.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and at other youth-serving locations. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has grown its network to deliver programs in all 50 United States. In 2016, The First Tee brought character education through the game of golf to more than 5.3 million young people. The First Tee’s Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. Shell Oil Company is The First Tee’s Founding Corporate Partner and Johnson & Johnson is its Legacy Partner. Former President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair. ** PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ** Contact: Sara Henika (904) 881-7398 [email protected]