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2009 Awards Nomination Form |
Below are the categories for
the Virginia Tennis Awards. Please review carefully and nominate any person,
club, organization, etc. that deserves recognition for their dedication to the game
of tennis. Nominations are needed from all areas of
Deadline for nominations is September 18, 2009.
- Volunteer of the Year: Nominations should include individuals who have devoted many hours in support of USTA/Virginia Tennis programs, committees, and/or events.
- Family of the Year: The award is recognition for the families whose enjoyment and love for the game of tennis serves as an inspiration to others.
- Tennis on Campus
Leadership Award: This award
is given to a student, coach and/or administrator that provides
a strong leadership role in promoting, organizing and/or supporting tennis
on campus at their college or university.
- Committee Chair of the Year: This award is to show appreciation for the committee chair that worked hard in guiding their committee in setting goals and achieving them, and maintaining communication with all committee members throughout the year.
- Tournament Director of the Year: This award honors the tournament directors who work hard to run a smooth tournament for both players and spectators, as well as assist the VT office in producing quality tournament publications for USTA members by submitting tournament sanctions and results in a timely manner.
- Tournament of the Year: Adult or Junior Tournament that offers adequate court times and incentives.
- Tournament Player of the Year: The
- Sportsmanship of the Year: Adult or junior, male or female, whose court conduct demonstrates a positive role model for other players to follow.
- League Coordinator of the Year: The nomination for this category goes to coordinators from USTA leagues that have developed significant growth and participation in their areas. They have exhibited strong organizational attention to league operations and procedures.
- Umpire of the Year: Umpire who deserves recognition for support of local Umpires Association and USTA/Virginia Tennis events.
- Jr. Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year: A person who has developed, promoted, organized and devoted a great deal of time to their local team tennis program.
- Coach of the Year: This person should be a high school or collegiate tennis coach who devotes many hours with the team and developing their game.
- Teaching Professional of the Year: This award applies to an individual who is a certified teaching professional and devotes his/her time to such activities as speaking at workshops, serving on committees and boards, supporting USTA programs, and Coaching Zonals.
- Club of the Year: A club, public or private, that provides a complete tennis program for its members. The club’s programs could include intra-club as well as inter-club activities for all age groups that promotes the game of tennis and possibly hosts a USTA sanctioned tournament.
- Organization of the Year: An organization that through its involvement within the community promotes and grows the game of tennis wth all age groups and skill levels in the community.
- Press Award: This award is to honor those in the media who provide outstanding coverage of tennis events in local communities, either television or newspaper.
- Dick Green Service Award: This award goes to the
volunteer with more than fifteen years of volunteer service dedicated to
the commitment of supporting tennis in
- Community Outreach: A special event or tournament
that promotes tennis in the community, may not be associated with the
USTA, but promotes the growth of tennis.