Tennis Atlantic

USTA MID-ATLANTIC HONORS NINETEEN AT ANNUAL MEETING
Montgomery County Tennis Association Wins Community Program of the Year

RESTON, Va., November 20, 2012– The United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA/MAS) celebrated the efforts of nineteen individual members and member organizations at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, Va., November 17, 2012.

The awards are given out annually to USTA members from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C., for their dedication to the sport of tennis and their outstanding contributions in helping grow tennis at the local level.

“This is our favorite event of the year,” says USTA/MAS Executive Director, Rod Dulany.”It’s a time where we can recognize the phenomenal volunteers and leaders in our community who give so much to our sport.”

The Montgomery County Tennis Association (MCTA) was honored with the Community Program of the Year award. The MCTA is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to promote tennis and to support tennis players in Montgomery County, Md., and the local area. It is committed to increasing the opportunities for juniors, adults and seniors to play recreational and organized competitive tennis. The foundation of the MCTA rests with more than 55 volunteers who organize and manage the various community based tennis teams, leagues, socials, tournaments, training programs and after school programming at various middle schools.

Below are the awards and honorees.

Community Program of the Year, Montgomery County Tennis Association, Md.

Presented to a USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section person, place or program that best demonstrates outstanding execution of a team event or programs.

Section Organization of the Year – Reston Tennis Association, Reston, Va.

Presented to a member organization for their outstanding service to the local community, to the organization members, and to the game of tennis.

Facility of the Year, Culpeper Sport & Racquet Club, Culpeper, Va.

Presented to the tennis facility that made the greatest impact in the community during the past year through programming, events and partnerships.

Lifetime Service Award, Garland Ott, Charles Town, W.Va.

Presented to an individual or group for their longstanding dedication and commitment to the game of tennis.

Parks and Recreation of the Year, Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission, W.Va.

Teaching Professional of the Year, Harvey Robinson, Newport News, Va.

Volunteer of the Year, Carolyn Ikeda, Alexandria, Va.

League Coordinator of the Year, Jon Smith, Carroll County, Md.

Jr. Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year, Shannon Scarvey, Midlothian, Va.

Family of the Year, The Cook Family, Ft. Washington, Md.

Military Tennis Award, Molly Prins, Springfield, Va.

Tournament of the Year, West Virginia State Championships, Ridgeview, W.Va.

Official of the Year, Bob Hyatt, Williamsburg, Va.

High School Coach of the Year, Lee Kelley, Richmond, Va.

Adult Sportsmanship Award, Aileen Chase, District of Columbia

Adult Sportsmanship Award, Marvin Martinez, Ft. Washington, Md.

Junior Sportsmanship Award, Olivia Davis, Indian Head, Md.

Junior Sportsmanship Award, Spencer Liang, Potomac, Md.

Outstanding Media Award, Doug Smith, District of Columbia

—C. Miller, USTA/MAS