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2018 USTA Georgia Award Winners

Every year, USTA Georgia recognizes the outstanding accomplishments made by tennis players, coaches, tournaments directors and other professionals across the state. USTA Georgia's annual award ceremony, held at its Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), honors the annual recipients and provides a platform to display the incredible passion for the sport of tennis in the state.

Special thanks goes to Sam Crenshaw of 92.9 The Game for being our Master of Ceremonies.

Below you'll find the list of award winners for 2018. They were officially recognized at the 2019 CTDW.  Congratulations to all of them on their achievements in tennis across the state of Georgia!  (photos courtesy of Dane Sponberg).

Information regarding our 2019 awards process will be forthcoming.

 

 

 

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Ruth Ryner Lay Lifetime Achievement Award – Judy Pearce

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Presidents_Award_-_Leslie_Shields

Presidents Award - Leslie Shields

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Presidents_Award_-_Dart_Meadows

Presidents Award - Dart Meadows

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Adult_Tournament_of_the_Year_-_Southern_Fast_4_-_Marita_Edrosa

Adult Tournament of the Year – Southern Fast 4
(accepted by Tournament Director Marita Edrosa)

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Al_Parker_Award_for_Junior_Player_of_the_Year_-_Chase_Fralick

Al Parker Junior Player of the Year – Chase Fralick

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Charles_H._Cox_Jr._Award_for_Adult_Player_of_the_Year_-_Lee_King

Charles H. Cox, Jr. Award for Adult Player of the Year – Lee King

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Dr. Robert Bunnen Community Tennis Association of the Year –
Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association (COTA)

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USTA_League_Female_Captain_of_the_Year_-_Dianna_Kelly

Female Captain of the Year – Dianna Kelly

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Hardie_Family_Award_for_Jr._Sportsmanship_-_Lauren_Wilson

Hardie Family Award for Junior Sportsmanship of the Year – Lauren Wilson

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Iberia_Bank_Tennis_Professional_of_the_Year_-_Amy_Bonner

Iberia Bank USTA Georgia  Tennis Professional of the Year – Amy Bonner

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James_Kincaid_Family_Award_for_Family_of_the_Year_-_The_Beck_Family

James Kincaid Family Award for Family of the Year – The Michael Beck Family

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Scholar_Athlete_of_the_Year_-_Frank_Zhou

Jerry Baskin Scholar Athlete of the Year – Frank Zhou

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USTA_Junior_Team_Tennis_Captain_of_the_Year_-_Kristin_Haak

Junior Team Tennis Captain of the Year – Kristin Haak

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Janet_Louer_Junior_Team_Tennis_Coordinator_of_the_Year_-_Amanda_Hunt

Janet Louer Junior Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year – Amanda Hunt

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Junior_Tournament_of_the_Year_-_USTA_Girls_14s_National_Championships_-_Robert_Sasseville

Junior Tournament of the Year – USTA Girls 14's National Championships
(accepted by Tournament Referee Robert Sasseville)

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Local_League_Coordinator_of_the_Year_-_Eddie_Stokes

Local League Coordinator of the Year – Eddie Stokes

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Mac MacDougal Tennis Official of the Year –  Holly Stroud

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USTA_League_Male_Captain_of_the_Year_-_Greg_Jones

Male Captain of the Year – Greg Jones

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Marc_Kaplan_Media_Excellence_Award_-_Lisa_Stone

Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award – Lisa Stone

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NJTL_Chapter_of_the_Year_-_South_Atlanta_Tennis_Association_-_Sam_Kennedy

NJTL Chapter of the Year – South Atlanta NJTL

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Randy_Stephens_Award_for_State_Volunteer_Service_-_Dom_Masciantonio

Randy Stephens Award for State Volunteer Service – Dom Masciantonio

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Signature Tennis Courts Award Tennis Director of the Year – Scott Hutchinson

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Special_Tennis_Event_of_the_Year_-_Tennis_on_the_Turf_-_USTA_Atlanta

Special Tennis Event of the Year – Tennis on The Turf (USTA Atlanta)

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Team_Tennis_Event_of_the_Year_-_USTA_Georgia_Mixed_Doubles_State_Championships_-_Suzan_Prince

Team Tennis Event of the Year – USTA GA Mixed Doubles State Championships
(accepted by Tournament Director Suzan Prince - Tennis Valdosta)

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Wheelchair_Excellence_-_ITF_Georgia_Open_Wheelchair_Championships_-_Tom_Daglis

Wheelchair Excellence Award - ITF Georgia Open Wheelchair Championships
(accepted by Tournament Director Tom Daglis)

 

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USTA Georgia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

 

USTA Georgia’s mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis, is only enhanced by leveraging diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We are committed to ensuring that people of all backgrounds have access to and feel authentically welcome in the game and business of tennis. 

It is with this spirit of equity and inclusion that we invite all people who play, watch, support and/or enjoy tennis to partake in our many programs, events and membership offerings through participation, volunteerism or leadership.

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