PURPOSE: This award is given to recognize recent significant contributions made by a person volunteering to promote adult or junior recreational or competitive tennis programs through community tennis associations and throughout the Section.
CRITERIA: Among the criteria to be considered when nominating::
- A person who by character, good will, or spirit of cooperation contributes to the growth of the game through volunteerism.
- Current USTA Member in good standing.
- Age 19 or older.
- Depth of involvement in community or local area
- Impact on community’s overall tennis programming
- Scope of programs/new and innovative features
- Inspirational or motivational work with adult or junior tennis
- Involvement with other organizations
- Previous nominees may be resubmitted, but new, deserving nominees are encouraged.
Note: It is not anticipated that this award would necessarily be given annually, but saved for issuance in only very special occasions; thus, areas need only submit nominations when they have identified a truly astonishing candidate.