
Utah Tennis Association Past Award Winners
Linda Vincent Community Service Award
Lee Hammel Award—Outstanding Male High School Tennis Player
Ruby Hammel Award—Outstanding Female High School Tennis Player
Janet M. Dowse Award & Scholarship
Wilbur Braithwaite Award—Outstanding Boys’ High School Tennis Team
Kathy Rothfels & Luceen Sullivan Award -Outstanding Girls High School Tennis Team
David L Freed Award
The David L. Freed Award was established in 1979 to be presented annually to an individual who has constantly provided leadership and example both in quality of play and service to the game.
Year | Name |
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2024 | Bob Juhasz |
2023 | Susan Daynes |
2022 | Carolee Hammel |
2021 | Marce Miles |
2020 | Bob Haines |
2019 | Kriss Young |
2018 | Brendan Bowyer |
2017 | Ken and Ann Harris |
2016 | Christian Wright |
2015 | Bill Damron |
2014 | Brad Ferreira |
2013 | Mike Cooper |
2012 | Clark Hancock |
2011 | Laurie Lambert |
2010 | Ian Rothfels |
2009 | Mike Trabert |
2008 | Debbie Robb |
2007 | Dean Oba |
2006 | Andrew Valdez |
2005 | RuthAnn Allen |
2004 | John Lin |
2003 | Rod Horton |
2002 | Cal Nelson |
2001 | Drew Sweet |
2000 | Brad Ferreira |
1999 | Lindsay Rawstorne |
1998 | Mike Martines |
1997 | Jim Osborne |
1996 | Clark Barton |
1995 | Clark Robinson |
1994 | Julia Bradley |
1993 | Chris Spackman |
1992 | Warren Pretorius |
1991 | Rick Billings |
1990 | Myron Walker |
1989 | Kathryn Wright |
1988 | Janice Stevens |
1987 | Patti Kelly |
1986 | Bob Rutstein |
1985 | John Stevens |
1984 | Harry James |
1983 | Wilbur Braithwaite |
1982 | Jack Fairclough |
1981 | Lee Hammel |
1980 | Kathy Rothfels |
1979 | Joe Cowley |
Organization of the Year
Established in 2007 this award is presented annually in recognition of the services rendered by a USTA Organization member in the State of Utah and for their support to the Utah Tennis Association in helping grow tennis participation at all levels. USTA Organization must be a member in good standing and has made a significant contribution to the tennis community in an effort to help promote and develop the sport of tennis in the Utah District.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Salt Lake Tennis & Health |
2022 | Sports Mall |
2020 | Utah Youth - Rob Allen |
2019 | Red Ledges Tennis Center |
2018 | George S Eccles Tennis Center |
2016 | Bloomington Country Club |
2014 | Coach Mike’s at Liberty Park |
2013 | Sports Mall |
2012 | Eagleridge Swim & Tennis Club |
2011 | Cottonwood Heights Recreation |
2010 | Sports Academy |
2009 | Salt Lake Swimming & Tennis Club |
2008 | Park City Racquet Club |
2007 | Liberty Park Tennis Center |
Linda Vincent Community Service Award
Established in 1998, this award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the tennis community.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Pete Riggs |
2022 | Spencer Marchant |
2021 | Chuck Bennorth |
2020 | Liz Warner |
2019 | Josh Michelson |
2018 | Marce Miles |
2017 | Brad Lowe |
2016 | Ron Bachman |
2015 | Hillary Redd |
2014 | Christy Johnson |
2013 | Andi Porter |
2012 | Jared Scow |
2011 | Terry & Abby Wagstaff |
2010 | David Jones |
2009 | Terry Miya |
2008 | Dan Johnson |
2007 | Brad Ferreira |
2006 | Ernest Oriente |
2005 | Charlene Peterson |
2004 | Don Wayne Nelson |
2003 | Bruce Haines |
2003 | Max Miller |
2002 | Dell Loy Hansen |
2002 | Robert Saxton |
2001 | Lori Jenks |
2001 | Wilbur Braithwaite |
2000 | Lynn & Carol Benson |
2000 | Brent Goates |
1999 | David L. Freed |
1998 | Cal Nelson |
Mary Lou North Sportsmanship Award
In 2021, we lost a tennis player very dear to our community. Mary Lou North played tennis with a love for the sport and her friends. Mary Lou has been described by many as “the perfect league player” – generous, kind, fair and an amazing competitor. In her honor, we have created the Mary Lou North Award - given to adult players who exhibit the spirit of fair and generous behavior on the tennis court along with great Sportsmanship on and off the court.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Tony Lew |
2022 | Brady Patrick |
2022 | Nathan Nguyen |
2021 | Sue Smith |
2021 | AJ & Ashley Miyazaki |
Lee Hammel Award—Outstanding Male High School Tennis Player
Named after Lee Hammel, who coached High School Tennis in Utah at South and East High School for 40 years with over 5 State High School Championship Titles. This award recognizes a male athlete for his achievements in high school tennis and also recognizes the individual for their overall performance, team spirit, sportsmanship and attitude both on and off the court.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Jaiden Handlon |
2022 | Gunnar Woller |
2022 | Michael Cherchio |
2021 | Lalith Suresh |
2020 | Luke Pearson |
2019 | Tyler (TJ) Wells |
2018 | Redd Owen |
2017 | Steffen Rigby |
2016 | Brocton Andrus |
2014 | Sam Tullis |
2013 | Brenden Kempin |
2012 | John Pearce |
2011 | Grant Taylor |
2009 | Matt Cowley |
2008 | Spencer Smith |
Ruby Hammel Girls HS Player of the Year
Named after Ruby Hammel, who has been a tennis advocate for junior tennis for over 50 years and has taught and introduced hundreds of young girls to the sport of tennis. Through her guidance, inspiration and direction many of these young girls have gone on to play and compete on a High School Tennis Team. This award recognizes a female athlete for her achievements in high school tennis and also recognizes the individual for their overall performance, team spirit, sportsmanship and attitude both on
and off the court.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Maya Inouye |
2022 | Victoria Cooksey |
2021 | Dylan Lolofie |
2020 | Macy Richards |
2019 | Tia Turley |
2018 | Emma Jewell |
2017 | Addison Sepulveda & Raili Jenkins |
2016 | Emilee Astle |
2015 | Sydney Nichols |
2014 | Kate Cusick |
2013 | Lacy Hancock |
2012 | MaryKate Johnson |
2011 | McKensie Davis |
2009 | Paige Miles |
2008 | Romina Nedakovic |
2007 | Hailey Swenson |
Janet M Dowse Scholarship Award
Established in memory of Janet M. Dowse, Executive Director of the Utah Tennis Association from 1980 to May 1996. Jan was balanced in her approach to tennis and life, keeping both in proper perspective. This award & scholarship was established in 1996 and is awarded annually to a junior player who exemplifies integrity, willingness to help others, love of family and the joy of playing tennis.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Charles Frey |
2022 | Caden Hasler |
2021 | Emmie Moore |
2021 | Hardy Owen |
2020 | Jacque Dunyon |
2019 | Connor Robb-Wilcox |
2018 | Luke Vandecasteele |
2017 | Katie Foley |
2016 | Annaliese County |
2015 | Jonathan Dollahite |
2014 | Sidnee Lavatai |
2013 | Brooke Burnside |
2012 | Colin Holyoak |
2011 | Matt Sweet |
2010 | Ashley Tanner |
2009 | Chas Foote |
2008 | Mary Anne Macfarlane |
2007 | Grant Taylor |
2006 | Tori Arneson |
2005 | Paige Miles |
2003 | Ryan Goldstein |
2002 | Andrew Clayton |
2001 | Katie Ennenga |
2000 | Hadley Macfarlane |
1999 | Beck Roghaar |
1998 | Lu Oswald |
1997 | Cassie Kasteler |
1996 | Tyler Poulson |
Wilbur Braithwaite Boys HS Team of the Year
Named after Wilbur Braithwaite, who coached High School Tennis at Manti High School for 53 years with over eleven State High School Championship Titles. This award recognizes achievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Rowland Hall |
2022 | American Fork |
2021 | Lone Peak |
2019 | Waterford School |
2018 | Brighton |
2017 | Skyline |
2016 | Waterford School |
2015 | Mountain View |
2014 | Juan Diego Catholic |
2013 | Viewmont |
2012 | Manti |
2011 | Rowland Hall |
2009 | Timpview |
2008 | Judge Memorial Catholic |
2007 | Brighton |
Kathy Rothfels & Luceen Sullivan Girls HS Team of the Year
Named after Kathy Rothfels and Luceen Sullivan who together in 1969 were instrumental in organizing and running the first Girls High School Tennis Tournament in the State of Utah. This award recognizes achievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Rowland Hall |
2022 | Green Canyon |
2021 | Layton |
2020 | Skyridge |
2019 | Morgan High |
2018 | Judge Memorial Catholic |
2017 | Lone Peak |
2016 | Park City |
2015 | Olympus |
2014 | Davis |
2013 | Lone Peak |
2012 | St Joseph’s Catholic |
2011 | Bountiful |
2009 | Alta |
2008 | Rowland Hall—St Mark’s |
2007 | Pine View |
Growing the Game Award
This award, which originated in 2019, is given to a player or organization that actively works to bring increase access and exposure to tennis, therefore bringing players into the sport. This person or organization exemplifies inclusion, acceptance, and a passion for the game.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Thanh Huynh |
2022 | Utah Youth Tennis |
2021 | Doug & Michelle Fowkes |
2020 | Delia Bayna, Brook Rollins |
2019 | Patrick Gannaway, Danny Mangum, Kassie Belcher |
Developmental Coach of the Year
Initiated in 2015, this award is given periodically to recognize the outstanding individual efforts of a developmental coach in the Utah District. This coach is being honored for his or her unending dedication to developing junior tennis players at all ability levels through teaching and coaching, presence at tournaments and events and the ability to positively impact the lives of junior players on and off the court.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Matt Sweet |
2022 | Azat Hankuliyev |
2021 | Georgy Batrakov |
2020 | Bob Juhasz |
2018 | Dantley Young |
2015 | Lindsay Rawstorne |
Captains of the Year
This award is given to recognize the outstanding individual efforts of a league team captain in going above and beyond to serve their team/s.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Akio Tsujino, Andres Gonzalez Roa, Kassie Torres |
2022 | Troy Granger & Esther Hatch |
2021 | Chris White & Valecia Warner |
2020 | Jake Johnson |
2019 | LaNece Andreason/Jon Penman |
2018 | Tiffany Kasteler |
2017 | Darren Nelson |
2016 | Corinne Nasella |
2015 | Doug Fowkes & Kristen Siddoway |
2014 | Chris Anderson & Lynn Woodbury |
2013 | Jackie Grant |
Volunteer of the Year
Established in 1991, the Volunteer of the Year Award is presented annually to a person who personifies the dedication of the tennis player who gives selflessly to the growth of the sport through involvement and commitment to Utah tennis.
Year | Winner |
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2023 | Bob Schovaers |
2022 | Cynthia Bedford |
2020 | Sergio Farfan |
2019 | Ken Ward |
2018 | Janice Smith |
2017 | Kathy Cameron |
2016 | Ryan Schmidt |
2015 | Crystal McMullin |
2014 | Shilane Mansell |
2013 | Marianne Page |
2012 | Jeanine Elsholz |
2011 | Daniela Cramer |
2010 | Kathy Cameron |
2009 | Trish Jensen—Oba |
2008 | Marce Miles |
2007 | Bev Taylor |
2006 | Leeza Evensen |
2005 | Kate Sturgeon |
2004 | Janice Smith |
2003 | Kande Shackelford |
2003 | Bryan Bates |
2002 | Mel Richards |
2002 | Cindi Kennedy |
2002 | Ken Harris |
2001 | Shawna Paterson |
2001 | Larry Colton |
2000 | Carolyn (Sam) Macfarlane |
2000 | Melody Walter |
1999 | Colleen Parry |
1999 | Mark Jensen |
1998 | Jean Greenwood |
1997 | Gale Volkman |
1996 | Lisa Glines |
1995 | Larry Erickson |
1994 | Dee Briggs |
1993 | Bruce Cummings |
1992 | Roy Keir |
1991 | Jim Cox |
Harry James "Will to Win" Award
The “Will to Win” Award was established through the sponsorship of Wilson Racquet Sports in 1991 in memory of Harry James. The award is given from time to time to a wheelchair athlete for his or her outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis, both on and off the court.
Year | Name |
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2018 | Stu Contant |
2016 | Rachael Maughn |
2014 | Rick Draney |
2013 | Elizabeth Fetter |
2012 | Nathan Hunter |
2011 | Wally Lee |
2010 | Marianne Page |
2009 | Ryan Nelson |
2008 | Larry Orr |
2007 | Eliza McIntosh |
2005 | Randy Curry |
2004 | Danny Quintana |
2002 | Vernon L Burgess |
2001 | Jeff Griffin |
2000 | Randy Curry |
1997 | Charlie Levie |
1996 | Alan Kimball |
1995 | Danny Quintana |
1994 | Randy Curry |
1993 | Corey White |
1992 | Dean Oba |
1991 | Mike Schlappi |
Diversity and Inclusion Award
Initiated in 2015, this award will be given to honor an individual in the Utah District who has made a significant contribution to multicultural populations and communities in the Utah District through tennis.
Year | Name |
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2019 | Granger Girls High School Tennis Team |
2018 | Tennis & Tutoring Program |
2016 | Lauren Swapp |
2015 | Ben Platt |
10 & Under Ambassador Award
This award is given to recognize the outstanding individual efforts of a coach, parent, Community Tennis Association (CTA), or other organization that is helping to build 10 and Under youth tennis.
Year | Name |
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2022 | Michelle Rawstorne |
2019 | David Archer |
2018 | Winnie Rawstorne |
2016 | Mike White |
2015 | Alissa Owen |
Family of the Year
Established in 2007 this award is presented annually to the family within the Utah district who has exemplified the benefits of tennis as family recreational sport and has contributed to the tennis community in a significant way.
Year | Name |
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2023 | Mattsson |
2022 | Sperry |
2021 | Rideout |
2020 | Lewis |
2019 | Rico |
2018 | Tullis |
2017 | Robb-Wilcox |
2016 | Bullard |
2015 | Hafen |
2014 | Marchant |
2013 | Vandecasteele |
2012 | Owen |
2011 | Toli |
2010 | Pearce |
2009 | Kempin |
2008 | Sweet |
2007 | Smith |
Hillary Doyle Sportsmanship Award
At the conclusion of each Sanctioned Junior Tournament, the tournament director will select one or more juniors who exemplified good sportsmanship during the tournament. The sportsmanship winner from each tournament during the season is considered as a nominee for this annual award. The junior player receiving the most nominations is selected to receive the Hilary Doyle Award.
Hilary Doyle started playing competitive tennis at the age of 10. She was a top ranked junior, playing on the Brighton Girls High School championship tennis team, and the University of Utah women’s varsity tennis team. Hilary was a wonderful tennis player and was well liked by her peers. The most important part of Hilary’s success was her attitude and sportsmanship. She was a very passionate person and dedicated as a player. She always had a positive attitude and great work ethic on and off the court and an example and role model for all young tennis players.
Hilary passed away on April 1, 2006 at the age of 23. She loved and saw only the best in everyone and brought a spark of joy and laughter into all of our lives with her unconditional love and energy. It is truly fitting that our Junior Sportsmanship Award is presented in her name and given annually in honor of her memory and her passion and love of tennis.
Year | Name |
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2019 | Elle Martin |
2018 | Riya Soneji |
2017 | Steffen Rigby |
2016 | Emmie Moore |
2015 | Charlie Buxton |
2014 | Morgan Hall |
2013 | Emmie Moore |