We have several categories of awards. You can submit as many nominations as you would like. For a more detailed description of the
criteria for each award, please click here (currently 2025 criteria, no major changes expected for 2026). For all information about USTA St. Louis Awards, including past winners, please visit
www.ustastlouis.com/awards.
PLAYER AWARDS
- Adult Player of the Year* (4.0 and above)
- Adult Player of the Year* (3.5 and under)
- Emerging Junior Player of the Year* (active players developing a lifelong love for the game)
- Judy Dippold Junior Player of the Year* (high performance player)
- Junior Sportsmanship (10 awards divided by age and gender - Boys/Girls 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s)
- Tennis Family of the Year (active family of tennis participants and/or volunteers)
PROVIDER AWARDS
- Facility of the Year (based on quality of courts/amenities, etc.)
- Member Organization of the Year (service impact on tennis and USTA mission)
- Outstanding Community Tennis Association
- Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs (individual award)
- Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Program (individual award)
- USTA Junior Team Tennis Organizer
- Outstanding Contributor to Leagues* (volunteers in multiple aspects)
- Outstanding Adult Tournament
- Outstanding Junior Tournament
- Outstanding Event of the Year
- Outstanding Official
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
- High School Coach of the Year
- Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
- Mary Vassar Adult Sportsmanship
- Outstanding Diversity Achievement (outreach to diverse tennis community)
- Distinguished Service (long-time performance, dedication and accomplishment at district/section levels)
* Awarded to both a male and female player
