North Carolina Tennis Awards

The USTA North Carolina Tennis Awards celebrate excellence across the sport, recognizing outstanding organizations, events, players, and advocates. Your nominations play a vital role in highlighting those who elevate the game, fostering a stronger and more inclusive tennis community in NC. With your support, we can honor those whose dedication makes tennis thrive in our state. Join us in celebrating the champions of North Carolina tennis by submitting your nominations today!

Community Tennis Association of the Year

The Community Tennis Association of the Year Award recognizes strong leadership, outstanding program offerings, volunteer recruitment and community relationships by a Community Tennis Association while developing the growth of tennis.
Facility of the Year

This award is presented each year to a facility displaying quality in courts and surfaces, overall layout, amenities, USTA programming and overall contributions to tennis in North Carolina.
Member Organization of the Year

Presented to a member organization to recognize outstanding service to the local community, to the organization members, and to the game of tennis.
NJTL Chapter of the Year

Presented to an NJTL Chapter that has demonstrated extraordinary community leadership and excellence in youth tennis and education programming.
Outstanding Parks & Recreation Department

Presented to the Parks and Recreation Department that made the greatest impact in its community during the past year through programming, events and partnerships.
Charity Tennis Event of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding event that donates its proceeds to a philanthropic cause. Other criteria include: providing the optimal experience for players, organization of the tournament, amenities offered to players, number of years at location, and number of participants.
Adult/Senior/NTRP Tournament of the Year

Presented to a USTA sanctioned adult tournament that has best demonstrated the high standards upheld by the USTA in organizing and conducting a sanctioned adult tournament.
Junior Tournament of the Year in Memory of John Allen Farfour

Presented to the USTA sanctioned junior tournament that best demonstrates the USTA standards of organizing and conducting a sanctioned junior event.
Special Tennis Event of the Year Given in Honor of Bev Earle

Presented annually to a charitable or special tennis event that has been exemplary in the promotion and support of tennis.
Team Tennis Event/Program of the Year

Presented annually to a special team tennis event for exemplary execution.

Award Nomination Best Practices

Be specific with data details

When describing the nominee‘s achievements, provide specific data results rather than general statements. This approach will help to clearly demonstrate the nominees impact and set a solid foundation for your nomination.

Quality over quantity

Aim for a nomination that is concise yet comprehensive, ideally not exceeding 2,000 words. Focus on the most significant aspect of the nominee‘s achievements and impact. Each sentence should add value, either by providing essential information or highlighting their achievements. Avoid repetition.

Focus on impact

Highlight how the nominee‘s actions have brought about significant change or improvement, the immediate effects of their work, as well as the broader, long-term impact they have made. Include data, anecdotes, and testimonials to highlight the nominee‘s story.

Proofread

Ensure the nomination is clear, well-structured, and free of errors. This will help the nominee‘s achievements stand out more effectively.