The annual awards given by USTA South Carolina are intended to recognize individuals, clubs and other organizations who made outstanding contributions to tennis. There are numerous awards for adults, juniors, organizations and companies. Award winners are chosen based on their accomplishments during the year preceding the September award nomination deadline. Award winners are recognized during the USTA SC Annual Meeting, which is held on the second weekend of December.
2011 Winners:
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Award Name
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2011 Winners
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Residence
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John Newcombe Tennis Pro of the Year
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Sophie Woorons - Johnston
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Anderson
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Community Service Award
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Willie Dawkins
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Lyman
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Adult Female Player of the Year
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Deanna Vroman
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Daniel Island
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Adult Male Player of the Year
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Charly Rasheed
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Isle of Palms
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Adult/Senior Tournament of the Year
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Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championships
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Seabrook
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Coach of the Year
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Calhoun Parr
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Due West
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Company of the Year
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Jersey Mike’s Subs
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Rock Hill
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CTA of the Year
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Upper Piedmont Tennis Association
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Greer
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Junior Girl Player of the Year
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Ansley Speaks
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Simpsonville
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Junior Boy Player of the Year
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Spencer Brown
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Spartanburg
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Mark Hodgin Junior Girl Sportsmanship Award
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Morgan Chumney
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Fort Mill
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Mark Hodgin Junior Boy Sportsmanship Award
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Jacob Behal
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Simpsonville
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Jr. Team Tennis Volunteer of the Year
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LaDonna Kaminer
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Greenville
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Junior Tournament of the Year
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SMASH Junior Cup Presented by Dunlop Sports
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Daniel Island
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League Volunteer of the Year
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Patsy Harrelson
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Taylors
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Media Award
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Nick Herman
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Laurens
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Member Facility of the Year
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Riverside Tennis Club
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Greer
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Kimberly Hampton Most Improved Girl
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Shannon O’Brien
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Hilton Head Island
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Most Improved Boy
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Kyle Barr
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Myrtle Beach
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Pete Conklin Official of the Year
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Ann Bowman
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North Augusta
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Adaptive Tennis Volunteer of the Year
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Robert Powell
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Greenville
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Tennis Family of the Year
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The Kusmider Family
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Charleston
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Wilton McKinney Award
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Chip Cox
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Myrtle Beach
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For more information on all USTA South Carolina awards winner, visit our Awards Page.