2025 LTA and Shropshire Tennis Awards
LTA Tennis Awards
The annual LTA Tennis Awards highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis across Britain. Launched in 2015 with the help of former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, the awards celebrate the many thousands of inspirational individuals involved in tennis, dedicating their precious time and energy to the continual development and growth of the sport.
Commenting on last years awards, Tennis Shropshire chair Fiona Jones said:
The awards have become a really important part of the Shropshire tennis calendar. There's so much good work that goes on in clubs around the county with volunteers playing such an important and inspirational role. "We receive so many quality nominations every year which makes it very difficult to choose the winners. "There are lots of people doing great work in clubs that have yet to be nominated, so we want to keep encouraging people to think about all those wonderful volunteers who make tennis possible for others.
Complete the nomination form and view the national awards criteria and also tips for writing a good nomination.
Complete Nomination FormThis year we also have 2 local awards in addition to the LTA awards. The criteria for these are below and nominations can be made through the LTA award nomination form. Please note that once you've selected Shropshire in the form it will then provide the full list of awards to choose from, including the local ones.
Shropshire Unsung Hero Award Criteria
This is a special award to acknowledge those people who have contributed to the success of tennis in Shropshire who may not fall within the LTA Nomination criteria but who equally deserve recognition. The recipients of this award would have made a significant contribution in Shropshire that has resulted in a positive impact to their Club, the local Community or a Charity. They may be:
- Volunteers who do the thankless jobs behind the scenes
- Someone who through their hard work and selflessness goes above and beyond what is expected of them, without receiving compensation
- Individuals or groups whose exceptional efforts have truly made a difference to a community or Charity
Shropshire Newly Qualified Coach Award Criteria
This award is for newly qualified coaches who have begun their professional coaching journey. They must have:
- At least a LTA Level 1 (Assistant) or Level 2 (Tennis Instructor) coaching qualification
- Demonstrate great on court delivery and customer service within tennis
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to their professional development
- Have made tennis welcoming and accessible with consideration to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
- Have shown great teamwork skills working with other coaches and volunteers
Nominations Close 30 November 2024
Local award contact: Sarah Downes, [email protected]