Serve It Forward Awards 2020

For questions and more information, please contact Megan Driscoll at driscoll@mas.usta.com.

Mid-Atlantic Serve It Forward 2020 Awards Categories and Details:

Community Champion  

- Individual Award

- Open to all ages

- Must be a participant in USTA Mid-Atlantic tennis events/programming

Recognizing a Mid-Atlantic player who has gone above and beyond to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Youth Leader Award

- Individual Award

- Age 17 and under

- Must be a participant in USTA Mid-Atlantic section JTT, Tournaments, and/or school tennis team and/or a youth associated with a Mid-Atlantic organization (CTA/NJTL), or Mid-Atlantic youth recreation programs (after school, summer camp, or middle school program)

Recognizing a Mid-Atlantic youth tennis player who has gone above and beyond to encourage everyone to stay connected to the sport on and off the court. This award is given to someone who has demonstrated leadership skills during the COVID-19 pandemic and suspended play. 

Adult Leader Award

- Individual Award

- Age 18 and older

- Must be a participant in USTA Leagues, Tournaments, Adult Social programming, TOC, College Play, and/or High School tennis in the Mid-Atlantic Section

Recognizing a Mid-Atlantic adult tennis player who has gone above and beyond to encourage everyone to stay connected to the sport on and off the court. This award is given to someone who has demonstrated leadership skills during the COVID-19 pandemic and suspended play. 

Business Leader 

- Organization Award

- A Mid-Atlantic business aligned with Tennis and/or associated with a tennis player in the Mid-Atlantic section.

Recognizing a Mid-Atlantic business that has stepped up in the community to serve those that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This award is given to a business that has been nominated by people within their community. 

Tennis at Home Provider Champion

- Individual Award

- A Mid-Atlantic provider that is in good standing with their USTA Safe Play certification

- Must offer USTA Mid-Atlantic programs at their facility and/or incorporates USTA curriculum 

Recognizing a provider in the Mid-Atlantic that has continued to encourage all players to stay connected to tennis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether that is through social media, email communication, weekly fitness tips, and/or check-ins. This award will be given to a provider who continues to influence tennis in their community virtually.

Rockstar PE Teacher

- Individual Award

- Mid-Atlantic Physical Education Teachers

- Nominations open for those who teach grades K-12

Recognizing teachers that go above and beyond to keep their students active while learning from home.

Nominate today! 

Learn more about USTA Mid-Atlantic Section’s #ServeItForward campaign, and how you can get involved.  

To find information on past USTA Mid-Atlantic Section award winners, click here.