Coloradans honored by USTA Intermountain at 2022 Annual Awards

Several Coloradans were among those honored by the USTA Intermountain Section for their contributions to tennis.

The Intermountain Awards Committee selected Taryn Archer, the Chris Jenkins Family, and Carolyn Peters to receive the Jon Messick Leadership Award, the Family of the Year Award and the David Freed Lifetime Service Award (respectively).

2022 Family of Year: Jenkins Family; Lone Tree, CO (pictured at top, left)

Presented annually to a family within the USTA Intermountain Section who has exemplified the benefits of tennis as a family recreational sport and has contributed to their tennis community in a significant way. Section winners are submitted to the USTA for the National Family of the Year Award. 

2022 David Freed Lifetime Service Award: Carolyn Peters; Denver, CO (pictured at top, middle)

This award is given from time to time to an individual for lifetime service to tennis within USTA Intermountain Section. This award was first introduced in 1989 and given to David Freed of Salt Lake City, UT. David served as Intermountain’s Secretary and Treasurer for 39 years from 1936-1975.

2022 Jon Messick Leadership Award: Taryn Archer; Denver, CO (pictured at top, right)

This award was created in 2014 in recognition of Jon Messick, Past President of USTA Intermountain. Jon served as President of USTA Intermountain during a challenging time in the Section’s history. He responded to every problem with a soothing solution involving all stakeholders in an honest and respectful manner that put the goal of growing tennis above all else. Jon’s leadership exuded a quiet sense of purpose, a vision of what needed to be accomplished, and the resolution to address critical and often difficult issues. Through it all, he never lost sight of the fact that tennis was more than just a game, but a valuable venue for teaching life lessons. His leadership skills were also demonstrated in numerous Board and volunteer roles throughout the Colorado District and the Intermountain Section, as well as in his position as head coach of the Colorado State University women’s tennis team. This award is given periodically to honor individuals who exemplify the transformational and servant leadership characterized by Jon Messick.

Watch the virtual presentation of the awards below.