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USTA Texas CTA of the Year Awards

2026 CTA Award Winners, San Antonio Tennis Association and DFW Black Tennis

Reintroduced in 2023, these awards honor one Large CTA and one Small CTA* that successfully fulfills the mission of the USTA – to grow tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere – by providing various competitive and recreational play opportunities to their diverse communities. 

 

*A 'Large CTA' is nestled in the heart of a bustling metropolitan area. It has dedicated, paid professionals to help elevate their tennis community. A 'Small CTA'  is located in a non-metropolitan area. It is powered by passionate volunteers or a modest staff.

  • Cannot receive the award more than once within a five (5) year period (i.e., 2020 winner is not eligible until 2025). 
  • Must be located within the boundaries of USTA Texas.
  • Must have a current USTA organizational membership.
  • Must be a published USTA Texas CTA.

2026

  • Nomination Period: November 1-21, 2025
  • Notification Period: December 15-19, 2025
  • Awards Luncheon: February 7, 2026

Nominations open annually on the first day of November and close the Friday before Thanksgiving. Selection Committees review nominations and select winners during the first two weeks of December. Submitters are notified about the status of their nomination and winners are contacted the third week of December. Winners are honored and awards are presented at the USTA Texas Awards Luncheon the second Saturday in February.

2026

Large: San Antonio Tennis Association, San Antonio

Small: DFW Black Tennis, Dallas

2025

Waco Tennis Association, Waco

2024

Large: Houston Tennis Association, Houston

Small: Lake Travis Tennis Association, Lakeway

2023

Large: Dallas Tennis Association, Addison

Small: Northeast Texas Coalition Tennis Association, Tyler


The USTA Texas Awards Committee is responsible for this award. For questions or assistance, please contact the committee's staff liaison, Ainsley W. Keller.

 

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