It's been a challenging year. However, so many people have stepped up and reached out to make good things happen in our communities across the state. We have created some special USTA Georgia 2020 COVID-19 Service Awards to celebrate all of the positive things that happened this year. Congratulations to all our nominees and category winners and thank you for all you continue to do to promoting the growth of tennis in your area and across Georgia.
Interviews of category winners will be posted to this YouTube playlist as they become available.
Getting Back to Play
This category recognizes tennis providers, officials and/or facilities that got players back on the court based on USTA Back to Play safety guidelines after the suspension of play was lifted during the pandemic on June 1st.
The winner is MACH Academy of Augusta.
Congratulations to all the nominees:
Chris Clayton
Linda Gordon
Jim Hamm
Chase Hodges
Chuck Keenan
Macon Area Tennis Association
Patti O’Reilly
Amy Pazahanick
Stewart Russell
JP Weber
Tennis At Home Provider
This category recognizes a provider in Georgia that has continued to encourage all players to stay connected to tennis during the pandemic digitally.
The winner is Helen Powell of CORTA (Columbus).
Congratulations to all the nominees:
Jenni Eddlemon
Stewart Russell
Serving Aces for the Community - YOUTH
This category recognized a USTA Georgia junior player who has gone above and beyond to serve the community during the pandemic.
The category winner is Frank Zhou of Suwanee.
Congratulations to all the nominees:
Mason Taube
Serving Aces for the Community - ADULT
This category recognized a USTA Georgia adult player who has gone above and beyond to serve the community during the pandemic.
The winner is Marianne Golmitz of Macon Area Tennis Association.
Congratulations to all the nominees:
Daniel Bautista
Julie Chapman
Denise Faust
Dan Kester
Rebecca McGlothlin
Serving Aces for the Community - BUSINESS
This category recognized a business in Georgia that has gone above and beyond to serve their community during the pandemic.
The winner is Dan Kester of I Play Tennis in Atlanta.