2022 AWARD FORMS

United States Professional Tennis Association 2022 Awards Program

GENERAL RULES:

* Award period is from January 1 – December 31, 2021 unless otherwise noted in award category.

* Only USPTA certified members, (Master Professional, Elite Professional and Professional) in good standing are eligible for USPTA member awards.

* Only USPTA members in good standing may submit nominations in all categories. * Self-nominations are acceptable.

* All award categories may not necessarily be awarded on an annual basis.

* Awards Committee will determine if there are qualified candidates in any category.

* Awards will be presented at the 2022 USPTA SOUTHWEST Division Conference

APPLICATIONS AND AWARD NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN April 1, 2022

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NOMINATION FORM

AWARD CATEGORY:_________________________________________________

NAME TO BE NOMINATED: ______________________________ USPTA# _______

NOMINEE CONTACT DETAILS: phone: ____________________ email: ________________ INFORMATION ON NOMINEE: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional detailed information on nominee as to why this member deserves this recognition is encouraged. Please submit a bio if possible and as much in-depth information as you can.

NOMINATING MEMBER NAME: _____________________________________ USPTA#________________

NOMINATOR CONTACT DETAILS: phone: ____________________ Email: ____________________________

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO: Greg Prudhomme, PhD QUESTIONS: Contact: Greg Prudhomme, PhD, 602-301-1394 or gmprudhomme@yahoo.com

STEVE WILKINSON COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR AND HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR

AWARD - recipients are usually selected based on their results as team coaches, however, individual coaches may be considered.

DIVERSITY AWARD – recognizes the USPTA member who has demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite diverse populations within his/her community through tennis

GEORGE BACSO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – recognizes a member who, over a career, has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas, including: contributions to USPTA and USTA, as a teaching professional, player, and coach; in education, research, and publications; and with other organizations, achievements and contributions.

USPTA SOUTHWEST PROUD DIVISIONAL AWARD – DIVISION AWARD ONLY - recognizes a member who exemplifies integrity, respect, and passion for tennis on and off the court. (This award may or may not be given

out each year. This award is at the discretion of the USPTA Southwest Awards Committee.)

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD - is given to teaching professionals who take both an altruistic and entrepreneurial attitude toward their jobs. They use their own resources and those offered by the industry to build programs that bring tennis to more people. At the same time, they are successful in growing a tennis business.

ALEX GORDON PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – recognizes a member who, over a calendar year, has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas, including: USPTA, allied organizations, club achievements, career development, volunteerism, coaching achievements and playing achievements.

USPTA LESSONS FOR LIFE AWARD – recognizes those USPTA members who have done the most to raise money for charities through tennis events. While the award spotlights individuals who have raised large amounts of money, it also honors those hosting the most creative, original, or unique tennis event to raise money for charities. An individual hosting an event raising the most money will not necessarily receive this award.

USPTA STARS – are members who have dedicated many years to volunteering in grassroots tennis and through initiatives incorporating multicultural and other aspects; bringing the sport and sportsmanship to the players they touch. Their giving spirits have made them stars in their own communities. We may not have heard of the people who receive this award, but their stories are inspiring, and almost all of us know at least one person who deserves a nomination.

USPTA Elevate Award - recognizes a new USPTA Pro, 5 or less years as a member that, through their tennisteaching and volunteer spirit, has increased opportunities for others to participate in tennis. This member exemplifies and emphasizes individual achievement and sportsmanship along with teaching the physical attributes of the sport. This member has served the USPTA in one capacity or another and has made a commitment to grassroots tennis and an indelible impression on his/her community.