USTA Missouri Valley to honor 2026 award recipients during Annual Conference

Standout individuals, organizations and facilities from across the section were chosen for USTA Missouri Valley awards. Recipients will be honored Dec. 5 at the Olathe Conference Center in Olathe, Kan., as part of the USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference occurring Dec. 3-5.

A total of 30 awards will be handed out shortly after Steve Henry is enshrined in the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame as the lone member of the Class of 2026. For the full list of award winners, click here.

The USTA Missouri Valley Awards Committee, chaired by Stuart Dusenberry, reviewed 134 nominations across 30 award categories before finalizing this year’s winners.

“Once again, we were fortunate to receive an outstanding pool of nominations,” Dusenberry said. “This reflected the exceptional talent, dedication and contributions of individuals throughout the USTA Missouri Valley.”

Nine junior sportsmanship winners will be recognized Dec. 5, and the President’s Award winner will be a surprise announcement.

“The awards banquet is a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable individuals and organizations that make the Missouri Valley tennis community so exceptional,” Dusenberry said.

“We look forward to honoring this year’s deserving recipients and celebrating their achievements together.”

Learn more about the USTA Missouri Valley Awards here. Register to attend the Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony by clicking here.