American Family Insurance Championship receives prestigious President's Award from PGA TOUR Champions

For the second year in a row, the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wisconsin, was named the recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from PGA TOUR Champions.

The award is given to the tournament that demonstrates outstanding achievement in a number of areas, including charitable giving, sales, attendance and economic impact, as well as intangibles that set it apart. The President’s Award was presented at the TOUR's tournament meetings in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on Nov. 20.

“Since 2016, the American Family Insurance Championship has established a reputation with our players, partners and fans as one of the premier events on the annual PGA TOUR Champions schedule,” said PGA TOUR Champions President Miller Brady. “American Family Insurance, along with Steve and Nicki Stricker, have spearheaded the tremendous community impact this tournament creates, and I’m honored to present the 2019 President’s Award to their event.”

The American Family Insurance Championship has continued to raise the bar, exceeding expectations since its beginning in 2016. More than 70,000 fans attended the championship this year, supported by a volunteer base of 1,200 people from 15 states. Special tournament-week events featured a sold-out concert headlined by Toby Keith and a celebrity foursome of Keith, Brett Favre, Andy North and Jack Nicklaus. The championship produced an estimated economic impact of approximately $15 million.

The tournament recently announced it had raised a total of $2.4 million in 2019 for nearly 100 charities. In its first four years, the tournament has already raised more than $7.1 million and distributed grants to 280 non-profits.

“Receiving this honor two years in a row is truly special,” said Nate Pokrass, tournament director. “It affirms our team’s dedication, and amazing support we’ve received from Steve and Nicki, volunteers, sponsors, partners and fans. We are humbled to accept the award for them and their shared passion for the championship and charity.”

The American Family Insurance Championship is proud to support the American Family Children's Hospital and other local charitable organizations through the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation.

This is the third honor from PGA TOUR Champions for the American Family Insurance Championship. In addition to the President’s Award in 2019 and 2018, the tournament received the Outstanding Achievement award in 2016, its inaugural year.

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About the American Family Insurance Championship
American Family Insurance, the PGA TOUR Champions and Wisconsin native Steve Stricker launched this professional golf tournament in June 2016. The American Family Insurance Championship, held annually at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wis., features a 78-player field. Past champions include Jerry Kelly (2019), Scott McCarron (2018), Fred Couples (2017) and Kirk Triplett (2016). Championship week includes the three-day tournament, two Pro-Am competitions, 5k run/walk, charity concert and a special exhibition featuring celebrities from the sports and music industries. The 2020 event will be held May 30-June 7 with all proceeds allocated to the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation for distribution to the American Family Children’s Hospital and other charities. More than $7.1 million has been donated to charity since the inaugural event in 2016. For more information: Web: www.AmFamChampionship.com; Twitter: @AmFamChamp; Facebook: American Family Insurance Championship; Instagram: amfamchampionship #AmFamChamp

About Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation
Established in 2013 when Steve Stricker became a brand ambassador for American Family Insurance, the mission of the foundation is to inspire and develop strong families and healthy kids so they can pursue their dreams. The foundation supports organizations that produce tangible outcomes that align with this mission. Web: https://www.amfam.com/sponsorships/amfamchampionship/foundation; Twitter: @StrickerFNDN