Adaptive Tennis National Community Service Award

Anyone is eligible to nominate an Adaptive Tennis program organization for this award. Self-nominations are acceptable. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online using the nomination form. Local affiliates of national organizations must coordinate their nomination with their national office.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Provide complete information requested in the nomination form. At least one letter of support is required.
• Additional supporting documentation demonstrating the nominee’s contributions pertaining to the award and additional community letters of support are encouraged (limit of 3). Criteria for selection include:
  • Number of weeks/year and average on-court hours/week
  • Program growth (number of athletes and geographical locations)
  • Number of athletes
  • Years in existence
  • Impact on the athletes and community
  • Reasons for nomination
  • Supporting letters
• The selection committee is comprised of a panel of USTA Adaptive Tennis Committee members and national staff who work with adaptive tennis.

TIMETABLE 

Nominations traditionally open in May each year with a mid-June deadline for submitting.

USTA CONTACT

Andrea Snead

Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

10000 USTA Blvd

Orlando, FL 32827

HISTORY

Established in 2003, the award recognizes a program or program leader that has demonstrated continued excellence, dedicated and service in tennis for special populations. 

YEAR      RECIPIENT