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2012 Awards Nomination Form

1.Nominator Information: (Please use proper punctuation - upper & lower case letters)(Required.)
ADULT SERVICE AWARDS
2.HALL OF FAME: VOLUNTEER

ELIGIBILITY: Person(s) in a tennis related field that meet (s) the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is established to recognize our members, players and non-members, whose contributions and achievements for many years are worthy of the highest recognition. On even years the candidate has an extensive list of accomplishments while residing in and representing Florida. The accomplishments were achieved in volunteer work at the local, state and national level and are worthy of the highest recognition.
3.MERIT AWARD - MALE

ELIGIBILITY: A male in tennis related fields that meet the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person who has been, through his efforts, willingness, cooperation, and participation, most deserving of the respect and honor of all volunteers, either in play or organizational work for having made the greatest contribution to amateur tennis in Florida during the past years.
4.MERIT AWARD - FEMALE

ELIGIBILITY: A female in tennis related fields that meet the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person who has been, through her efforts, willingness, cooperation, and participation, most deserving of the respect and honor of all volunteers, either in play or organizational work for having made the greatest contribution to amateur tennis in Florida during the past years.
5.TENNIS FAMILY OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: This award honors a family who has contributed the most by promoting tennis at all levels of participation.

CRITERIA:
a. Each family member must be a member of the USTA.
b. The family must be active in volunteering in some or all of the following: Serving as a volunteer in fostering tennis at any level of the USTA in such activities as conducting tournaments, developing and/or sustaining junior and adult programs, holding office(s) of the various levels of the USTA, volunteer coaching, competing in tennis and enriching the game in other related activities.
c. Families previously nominated may be re-submitted.
6.VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who has served USTA Florida in a volunteer capacity. Current USTA Florida Board members are not eligible.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a volunteer most deserving for his/her administrative work for the betterment and furtherance of tennis in Florida.
RESOURCE DIVISION AWARDS
7.MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Florida member organization.

CRITERIA:
Service to the Tennis Community –
• Donation of Facilities for Amateur Tournaments
• Provision of Courts to the Public for Seminars, Clinics, etc.
• Provision of Facilities for Interscholastic Play
• Provision of courts for USTA programs
• Special Events (charities, wheelchair, etc.)
• Involvement & Support of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and programs.

Service to the Members – Junior/Adult/Senior Programs –
• Member Amenities
• Team Tennis Programs
• 10U Programs
• USTA NJTL
• USTA Schools Program
• USTA League Tennis
• USTA Tournament Tennis
• Intersectional/Interclub Play
• Player Development
• Senior Initiatives
• Other Programs & Activities and other relevant information from the last two years.

Organization must have a current USTA membership.
8.OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Florida certified USTA Official.

CRITERIA: This award is based on years of service and contributions to officiating. The recipient is recognized for hard work, professionalism, technical ability, and cooperative attitude.
9.OUTSTANDING MEDIA EXCELLENCE

ELIGIBILITY: Any print or electronic journalist from newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, including freelance reporters, in Florida.

CRITERIA: This award is presented annually in recognition for excellence in informing the tennis community and general public about state and local tennis news.
COMPETITIVE TENNIS AWARDS
10.BOBBY CURTIS JUNIOR TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any junior tournament or event sanctioned through USTA Florida. Tournaments on the National Schedule and tournaments that receive staff assistance with player selection, scheduling and overall tournament administration are excluded.

CRITERIA: This award is presented to an event which has shown excellent qualities in all facets of tournament administration including; accommodations for players, draw and seeding procedure, scheduling, and adherence to junior tournament regulations.
11.JUNIOR COMPETITIVE COACH OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any coach who exemplifies qualities of devotion to the game and has been an inspiration to others.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a coach who has made notable contributions in junior competitive tennis and who has demonstrated leadership skills in such areas as instruction, writing, organization, and promotion of the game of tennis. Coaching local, state, and nationally ranked players who exhibit sportsmanship, conduct, and character may be considered. The recipient of this award must be involved in USTA Florida junior programs as a coach, administrator, or volunteer. Coaching USTA Florida team events is important.
12.ALBERT CARRINGTON BALINK AWARD-JUNIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Florida ranked junior player throughout the state.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a junior player(s) considered to have had the most outstanding full season performance in local, state, and national events and who most nearly approaches ideal sportsmanship, conduct and character. Representing USTA Florida in team events, age and previous years playing history may also be a consideration. Past recipients are eligible.
13.AL MILLS MEMORIAL - ADULT TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any adult tournament or event sanctioned through USTA Florida.

CRITERIA: This award is presented to the tournament which has shown excellent qualities in all facets of a tournament event including; accommodations for players, draw and seeding procedures, court conditions, scheduling, and adherence to tournament regulations.
14.FEMALE PALYER OF THE YEAR (ADULT/SENIOR DIVISION)

ELIGIBILITY: Female ranked players state wide.

CRITERIA: This award is given to the player considered to have had the most outstanding full season performance including, character, sportsmanship, and tennis ability. The award is based on sectional and national ranking history and involvement in adult competitive tennis.
15.MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR (ADULT/SENIOR DIVISION)

ELIGIBILITY: Male ranked players state wide.

CRITERIA: This award is given to the player considered to have had the most outstanding full season performance including, character, sportsmanship, and tennis ability. The award is based on sectional and national ranking history and involvement in adult competitive tennis.
16.WHEELCHAIR PLAYER OF THE YEAR (COMPETITIVE OR RECREATIONAL)

ELIGIBILITY: Wheelchair players state wide.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a junior or adult wheelchair player considered to have had an outstanding season including, character, sportsmanship, and tennis ability. The award is based on any of the following:
-Sectional/National ranking
-Involvement in adult competitive tennis
-League tennis
-Recreational tennis
COMMUNITY TENNIS AWARDS
17.USTA LEAGUE TENNIS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Florida League Tennis Coordinator who meets the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person(s) most deserving who through his/her efforts, willingness, cooperation, and participation worked for the betterment and furtherance of USTA League Tennis programs.
18.USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS AREA LEAGUE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Jr. Team Tennis Area League Coordinator in Florida who meets the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person most deserving whom through his/her efforts, willingness, cooperation, and participation worked for the betterment and furtherance of USTA Jr. Team Tennis in Florida.
19.USTA TENNIS ON CAMPUS COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA Tennis on Campus Coordinator in Florida who meets the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person most deserving whom through his/her efforts, willingness, cooperation, and participation worked for the betterment and furtherance of the USTA Tennis on Campus program in Florida.
20.USTA SCHOOLS TENNIS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any USTA School Tennis volunteer who meets the criteria.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a person most deserving whom through his/her efforts, willingness, cooperation and participation worked for the betterment and furtherance of USTA School Tennis in Florida.
21.COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION (CTA) VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

ELIGIBILITY: Any Volunteer involved in a registered Community Tennis Association

CRITERIA: This award is given to a Community Tennis Association volunteer who has made generous contributions that have resulted in the growth of tennis in their local community.
22.JIMMY GANTT MEMORIAL AWARD

ELIGIBILITY*: Any junior tennis player throughout the state who has overcome a physical impairment or injury and continues to compete to the best of his/her ability.

*NOTE: The eligibility for this award was based on outstanding achievement, sportsmanship and courage until 1984 when it was changed to the above eligibility.

CRITERIA: This award is given to a junior player who in addition to his/her condition exhibits strong character and sportsmanship.
23.OUTSTANDING DIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT

ELIGIBILITY: Given to an outstanding USTA Florida program leader, athlete, organization or administrator for success in providing outreach to the multicultural tennis community. This award may include NJTL chapters and/or leaders.

CRITERIA: This award is given to an individual or organization that has championed the cause for diversity both on and off the tennis court. Through hard work, persistence, and unwavering dedication, the nominee has helped to expand the image of tennis to include diverse populations.

Other considerations are demonstrating a high degree of organizational ability, success in serving all players in the area, quality off and on court programs, management structure, interaction with Parks and Recreation Departments, and involvement with the tennis community.
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