USTA PHOENIX
Growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities throughout Phoenix metropolitan area and Maricopa County.
2018 HALL OF FAME
AWARDS & BANQUET
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Michael Van Zutphen, Victoria Palmer Heinicke, Gordon Jorgensen
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
To an oustanding girl in the 12-14 age division.
Sydney Schnell
HEAD/PENN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
A junior player who not only displays the finest qualities during tournament play, but who also demonstrates exemplary conduct away from the court.
Josie Frazier
ALL ABOUT TENNIS
MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
For outstanding accomplishments on and off the court. These players have demonstrated significant achievement throughout the year.
Niroop Vallabhaneni
JOHN GOODING MALE
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
For outstanding sportsmanship demonstrated by a boy in the 16-18 age division.
Max Geiger
LAURIE MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
To recognize a high school coach who is making a difference in the lives of juniors through high school tennis.
Dan Lefevre
MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
To an outstanding organization who shows outstanding service to the local tennis community and individual members.
Matt Peck - Phoenix Tennis Center
ADULT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Outstanding adult player who has high achievements for the year in USTA Phoenix, the Southwest Section and Nationally.
Thiago Barbosa
USTA LEAGUE SPIRIT AWARD
To a captain who promotes and develops the growth of USTA Leagues by engaging new players and maintaining a competitive and fun atmosphere for all.
Sulan Peebles
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD
To recognize the outstanding contributions of an organization or individual who service the local communitiy and help expand the image of tennis to be inclusive of all.
Chad & Elana Campbell
ACEing Autism
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
To an outstanding boy in the 12-14 age division.
Matthew Johanson
ALL ABOUT TENNIS
FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
For outstanding accomplishments on and off the court. These players have demonstrated significant achievement throughout the year.
Josie Frazier
MARILYN BYRON FEMALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
For outstanding sportsmanship demonstrated by a girl in the 16-18 age division.
Gabriela Moss
DISCOUNT TIRE SCHOOLS INSTRUCTOR
OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognize an after school tennis instructor who helps positively shape the lives of children through tennis.
Seth Korey Tennis Academy
SALLY GRABHAM TOURNAMENT ENRICHMENT AWARD
To recognize the person who encourages competitive play in our community by providing and enriching sanctioned tournaments in a fun, friendly, and professional manner.
Eric Anderson
MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ MEMORIAL AMBASSADOR TO TENNIS AWARD
For good sportsmanship, love of the game, encourages growth of the game at all levels.
Tracy Lawson
USTA LEAGUE CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR
To a captain who has honorably represented USTA Phoenix by demonstrating good sportsmanship and leading a team to league championship levels.
Pamela Kinney
LEAGUE CAPTAIN SERVICE AWARDS
To recognize league captains who captain 5 or more teams in a year.
Kate Baker, Jackie Marx, Lorna Jaquess, Nels Johnson, Karen Smith, Cindy Stoneman, Robert White, Pamela Kinney, Ron Martinez, Deepak Pydimarry, Sulan Peebles
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
To recognize outstanding support to USTA Phoenix.