Central Indiana Awards

Each year the district honors dedicated individuals and organizations for their service and support of the district's mission to grow, develop and service the sport of tennis. 

Read more about our awards and submit a nomination below.

Nominations are closed for 2025.

Barbara S. Wynne Junior Sportsmanship Award (Female)

Wilbur Schumacher Junior Sportsmanship Memorial Award (Male)

Given to the outstanding junior male player who best exhibits a high degree of sportsmanship and playing ability, an excellent mental attitude and who works to promote the game of tennis.

Stan Malless Award - Distinctive Service

This award recognizes the volunteer who has made the greatest contribution to tennis in the Central Indiana District. Typically, this person would have been actively involved in distinctive service for five or more years.

Rick Van Horn Service Award

This award is given to an individual within the Central Indiana Tennis District who continually strives to promote tennis, primarily on the local level. Typical activities would include service on local/district committees and volunteer activities to promote and grow the game of tennis.

Joe Graham Memorial Award - Captain of the Year

Given to a USTA Central Indiana League Captain who 1) Excels as a captain, player and supporter of the USTA League program; 2) Demonstrates honesty, sincerity, loyalty, good sportsmanship and leadership; and 3) Is committed to growing tennis.

Brad Holmes Award - Junior Advocate

This award recognizes a volunteer within the Central Indiana Tennis District who continually strives to promote youth tennis, primarily at the local level. Typical activities would include those who have started new tennis programs or run after-school or off-season tennis programs.

CLICK HERE to view the 2024 award recipients. CLICK HERE for a full list of past award winners.