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Utah Tennis Association Past Award Winners
David L Freed Award

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
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

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
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
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
Linda Vincent

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
2023
Tony Lew
2022
Brady Patrick
2022
Nathan Nguyen
2021
Sue Smith
2021
AJ & Ashley Miyazaki
Mary Lou North Sportsmanship

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
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
Lee Hammel

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
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
Ruby Hammel
Janey Dowse

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
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

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
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
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
Kathy Rothfels
Growing the Game

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
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
2023
Matt Sweet
2022
Azat Hankuliyev
2021
Georgy Batrakov
2020
Bob Juhasz
2018
Dantley Young
2015
Lindsay Rawstorne
Developmental Coach

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
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
Captains
Volunteer

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
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
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
Harry James Will to Win
Diversity & Inclusion

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
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
2022
Michelle Rawstorne
2019
David Archer
2018
Winnie Rawstorne
2016
Mike White
2015
Alissa Owen
10& Under Ambassador
Family of the Year

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
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
2019
Elle Martin
2018
Riya Soneji
2017
Steffen Rigby
2016
Emmie Moore
2015
Charlie Buxton
2014
Morgan Hall
2013
Emmie Moore
Hillary Doyle

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