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USTA Vermont is gathering nominees for USTA New England awards:
From now until June 30th, USTA Vermont will gather nominees in the NJTL, Edwin Goodman Family, Junior Provider of the Year, Organization of the Year, and Diversity Champion of the Year Award Categories. Please reach out to Joanna Beall, President, at ustavtassoc@gmail.com with your nominations and suggestions.
Descriptions are as follows:
NJTL Chapter of the Year
Awarded to the USTA NJTL chapter that showed an exemplary commitment to the sport through tennis. educational programming, and community partnerships. The chapter must be a registered NJTL with USTA and must offer tennis and educational programming. The nominated NJTL should also demonstrate partnerships with other local organizations and promote and utilize the 10 and Under Tennis format.
Edwin Goodwin Family of the Year
Awarded to the USTA New England family that as a group has contributed the most to tennis in New England. All members of the family must be USTA members and must be active in volunteering in some or all of the following: Serving as a volunteer in fostering tennis in one or more of the age divisions and at least one or all levels of the USTA in such activities as conducting tournaments, developing and/or sustaining junior and adults programs, holding office(s) at any level of the USTA, volunteer coaching, competing in tennis, and enriching the game of tennis in other related activities over a number of years.
Junior Provider of the Year
The Junior Provider of the Year is awarded to an organization or provider who facilitates coaching and promotes the growth of junior tennis. This could be through Junior Team Tennis, local leagues or in-house programs. This should be someone who offers every level of tennis player and embraces diversity and inclusion in their programs. The nominee should also exhibit collaboration with their local tennis community.
Organization of the Year
Awarded to the organization that best exemplifies service to the community, service to its members through junior and adult programs and service to the game of tennis.
Diversity Champion of the Year
The Diversity Champion of the Year is awarded to a person with proven leadership in the promotion of diversity programs and inclusion. This is someone who exemplifies great sportsmanship, enthusiasm and commitment to tennis and someone who is a positive role model to those around them on and off the court.
