The USTA Adaptive Tennis National Community Service Award was established in 2003 to recognize either an individual or a program that has demonstrated excellence, dedication, and service related to tennis for an Adaptive Tennis community.

ELIGIBILITY

Any program that has demonstrated continued excellence, dedication, and tennis-related service for those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

CRITERIA

To qualify for a program award, the program must have been in existence for a minimum of three consecutive years and be a registered USTA Adaptive Tennis program.

SELECTION PROCESS

Anyone is eligible to nominate an Adaptive Tennis Program for this award.
Additional supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee’s contributions pertaining to the award may be submitted.
The Selection committee is comprised of a panel of USTA Adaptive Tennis Committee members and national staff who work with Adaptive Tennis.

TIMETABLE

Nomination forms are usually available in March with an April deadline for submitting.

USTA CONTACT

Yasmine Osborn

Manager, Diversity & Inclusion

10000 USTA Blvd,

Orlando, FL 32827

HISTORY

Established in 2003, the award recognizes a program or program leader that has demonstrated continued excellence, dedicated and service in tennis for special populations.

YEAR RECIPIENT

2003 Eunice Kennedy Shriver

2004 Janet Lefkowitz

2005 Diana Love

2006 Professional Tennis Registry

2007 Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund

2008 Handi-Racket Tennis

2009 Special Populations

2010 Touch of Tennis, Jim Holt

2011 Tennis for Fun, Nathan and Judy Moore

2012 Omaha Tennis Buddies

2013 Omaha Tennis Buddies