Missouri Valley / Heart Of America

USTA Heart of America 2020 Award Winners

Jerod Fox | October 08, 2020

The USTA Heart of America is proud to recognize its 2020 award recipients for their dedication to the sport of tennis and Kansas City community.

Award Winners:

Anthony Perkins—Distinguished Service

Amy Fangman—Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis

Jody Holsinger—Outstanding Contributor to USTA League Tennis

Kathy Loepp—Outstanding Contributor to USTA League Tennis

Andi Wolfe—Shawna Froeschl Adult Sportsmanship - Female

Dylan Geick—Shawna Froeschl Adult Sportsmanship - Male

Ally Turtledove—Stephanie Waterman Jr. Sportsmanship - Female

Sean Nguyen—Stephanie Waterman Jr. Sportsmanship - Male

Overland Park Racquet Club—Above & Beyond Award

Thiago Santos—Above & Beyond Award

2020 Tribute Tournament Organizers—Above & Beyond Award

USTA HOA Junior Council—Above & Beyond Award

Pam Kopplin—Above & Beyond Award

There will be a ceremony to formally recognize these advocates for tennis at a date to be announced later.

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