2024 Award Descriptions
Our annual awards exist to honor people and organizations who go above and beyond for our sport. Award winners will be honored during Tennis Weekend in November.
Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award
The Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award is given to an individual who has made outstanding lifetime contributions to tennis in New England. To receive this award, the nominee must possess a unique passion for tennis and inspire others to support the sport. This award is honored at our Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Newport, RI in June every year.
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The rest of the 2024 award nominations will open in 2024:
NJTL Chapter of the Year
Awarded to the USTA NJTL chapter that showed an exemplary commitment to the sport through tennis. educational programming and community partnerships. The chapter must a registered NJTL with USTA and must offer tennis and educational programming. The nominated NJTL should also demonstrate partnerships with other local organizations and promote and utilize the 10 and Under Tennis format.
Organization of the Year
Awarded to the organization that best exemplifies service to the community, service to its members through junior and adult programs and service to the game of tennis.
Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the Year
Awarded to the registered USTA Community Tennis Association that made the greatest impact on its community during the past year through programming, events and partnerships. The nominated CTA must be registered with the USTA. The CTA should offer quality USTA programming with consistent growth in participation and should establish partnerships with other local organization. The CTA should also demonstrate organization structure and volunteer recruitment.
Junior Provider of the Year
The Junior Provider of the Year is warded to an organization or provider who facilitates coaching and promoting the growth of junior tennis. This could be through Junior Team Tennis, local leagues or in-house programs. This should be someone who offers every level of tennis player and embraces diversity and inclusion in their programs. The nominee should also exhibit collaboration with their local tennis community.
Edwin Goodman Family of the Year
Awarded to the USTA New England family that as a group has contributed the most to tennis in New England. All members of the family must be USTA members and must be active in volunteering in some or all of the following: Serving as a volunteer in fostering tennis in one or more of the age divisions and at least one or all levels of the USTA in such activities as conducting tournaments, developing and/or sustaining junior and adults programs, holding office(s) at any level of the USTA, volunteer coaching, competing in tennis, and enriching the game of tennis in other related activities over a number of years.
Diversity Champion of the Year
The Diversity Champion of the Year is awarded to a person with proven leadership in the promotion of diversity programs and inclusion. This is someone who exemplifies great sportsmanship, enthusiasm and commitment to tennis and someone who is a positive role model to those around them on and off the court.
Good Sport of the Year Award
The Good Sport of the Year Award exists to recognize and celebrate a junior player who exemplifies distinguished sportsmanship throughout the year. This junior is known for their exceptional camaraderie and pleasant demeanor on and off the court.
Junior Community Impact Award
The Junior Community Impact Award recognizes a player 18 years old or younger who has made a significant impact on their local community through tennis. This junior has volunteered time and talent for the betterment of their community.