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CATA Annual Awards Descriptions
Sportsmanship Award - This award honors a person who exemplifies good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit and fair play on and off the court. Player of the Year - This award is given to a male and/or female tennis player for his/her outstanding level of play. The recipient should be highly ranked, statewide or nationally, in their skill or age division. The recipient should also exemplify good sportsmanship. Volunteer of the Year - This award is given to an individual or individuals who have made valuable contributions to CATA, through volunteer work, during the year in which the award is given.
Family of the Year - This award is given to a family who resides in the Capital Area and whose members have made valuable contributions to the growth and development of tennis. The family represents the development and promotion of tennis on and off the court on a local, state or national level. The recipient of this award is then nominated for the USTA Texas Section Family of the Year Award. Captain of the Year - This award is given to an individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership through his/her contributions as the captain of a league team. This individual is knowledgeable of the league rules and plays by them, is responsible, is respectful of others, has good communication skills with team members and with CATA, and promotes fair play for the betterment and furtherance of an enjoyable league play experience. Pro of the Year - This award is given to a CAPTA Pro for his/her outstanding abilities at a professional level in building stronger tennis players at all levels of skill. To qualify, an individual must be a resident of the Capital Area and should be a member of CAPTA. He/she may be a teacher on the staff of an educational institution, a staff member of a city recreation department, a teaching pro or in some comparable employment. He/she should work cooperatively with CATA to promote, grow and develop tennis in the Capital Area.
Community Service Award - This award honors a person who has provided outstanding contributions in promoting and conducting recreational tennis programs for adults and/or juniors. The award further signifies the vital importance of recreational play. The recipient must have at least three consecutive seasons of fieldwork in tennis through CTA's, community centers, tennis clubs, schools, parks or similar institutions. Other criteria include growth of the program and its community impact, development of innovative features, motivational work with participants, involvement of other recreational organizations, and association with CATA. Contribution to Tennis - This award is given to a Capital Area resident who has made valuable contributions to the growth and development of tennis at the local, state or national level, working as a volunteer within the framework of CATA during the year in which the award is given and/or over a period of years Organization or Partner of the Year - This award is given to a business or organization which has partnered with CATA by sponsoring or conducting events and/or programs that contribute to the growth and development of tennis in the Capital Area.


Past CATA Award Winners
2007 (pictures)
Sportsmanship Award
   Mary Larsh
Captain of the Year
   Mike Davis
Male Player of the Year
   Leonard Smith
Female Player of the Year
   Elizabeth Davis
Senior Male Player of the Year
   Marvin Henderson Sr.
Senior Female Player of the Year
   Carol Cofer
Pro of the Year
   Brian Notis
Partner of the Year
   The Courtyard Tennis Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Tommie Pernell III
2006 (pictures)
Sportsmanship Award
   Belva Courts
Captain of the Year
   Annette Corbin and Matthew Grant
Volunteer of the Year
   Charlotte Herzele
Male Player of the Year
   Del Campbell
Female Player of the Year
   Julie Cass and Michelle King
Pro of the Year
   Dennis McWilliams
Partner of the Year
   Austin Parks and Recreation
Service to Tennis
   John Kitchens
Contribution to Tennis
   Maggie and Ruben Yanez
2005
Sportsmanship Award
   Ted Roan
Captain of the Year
   Anthony Tatu
Volunteer of the Year
   Tony Ionescu
Community Service
   Mike Haynes
Male Player of the Year
   Rick Gabel
Female Player of the Year
   Monica Melvin
Family of the Year
   The Pernells
USTA Team of the Year
   The Incredibles
Pro of the Year
   Michelle King
Partner of the Year
   tennis 360
Organization of the Year
   Austin Women's Tennis Association
Contribution to Tennis
   Tim Stallard
2004 (pictures)
Sportsmanship Award
   Alan Williams
Captain of the Year
   Linda Wetzel
Volunteer of the Year
   Russell Harding and Fred Viehweg
Community Service
   Peggy Tice and Marsha Pearson
Male Player of the Year
   Granger Huntress
Female Player of the Year
   Tina Whiteman
Family of the Year
   Rick, Barbara, Adrian, and Michael Garza
USTA Team of the Year
   Lakeway 2.5 Ladies
Pro of the Year
   Steve Kirk
Partner of the Year
   tennis 360
Organization of the Year
   Austin Tennis Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Teresa Roberson
2003 (pictures)
Sportsmanship Award
   Holly Chacona
Captain of the Year
   Jay Svinicki and Chuck Cazzola
Volunteer of the Year
   Roger Mills
Male Player of the Year
   David Harrison
Female Player of the Year
   Julie Cass
Family of the Year
   Jim and Linda Dee
Pro of the Year
   Anders Eriksson
Partner of the Year
   Texas Section - USTA
Service to Tennis
   Sheryl Behne
2002 (pictures)
Sportsmanship Award
   Augie Pabon
Captain of the Year
   Teresa Roberson
Volunteer of the Year
   Misti Edwards
Male Player of the Year
   Steve Creel
Female Player of the Year
   Michelle Ash
Family of the Year
   Bill, Loree, Morgan, Mackenzie, and Zachary Pitts
Pro of the Year
   Rosie Garza
Partner of the Year
   Austin Tennis at the Polo Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Barbara Holms
2001 (pictures)
Captain of the Year
   Mary Darby
Volunteer of the Year
   Rebecca Thorburn
Community Service
   Lonnie Lyman
Doubles Team of the Year
   Millie Dalrymple and Joyce Rabensburg
Pro of the Year
   Ville Jansson
Organization of the Year
   St. Stephen's Tennis Academy
Contribution to Tennis
   Sarah Pernell
2000
Sportsmanship Award
   Amy Rinderknecht
Volunteer of the Year
   Rebecca Mason
(Male) Player of the Year
   Anders Eriksson
(Female) Player of the Year
   Tina Maldonado
Family of the Year
   Bob, Judy, Matt, Shawn, Jason, and Gregory Haugen
Organization of the Year
   Courtyard Tennis and Swim Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Gary Heinberg
1999
Sportsmanship Award
   Jim Anderson
Captain of the Year
   Leon Kincy
Volunteer of the Year
   Marvin Scott
Player of the Year
   Julie Cass
Senior Player of the Year
   Frances Waggoner
Organization of the Year
   Lost Creek Country Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Robert and Caroline Wllingham
1998
Sportsmanship Award
   MC Hyink and Miles Wilson
Volunteer of the Year
   Rudy Garcia
Player of the Year
   Jon Stitt
Family of the Year
   Rick, Susan, Emily, and Kate Cippele
CAPTA/CATA Pro of the Year
   Kevin Clark
Contribution to Tennis
   Jan Phillips
1997
Sportsmanship Award
   Ed Vaughn
Volunteer of the Year
   Kim Edwards
Player of the Year
   Chris Scheig and David Calhoun
Club of the Year
   Lost Creek Country Club
Contribution to Tennis
   Ernie and Linda Schmidt
1996
Volunteer of the Year
   Augie Pabon
Player of the Year
   Joel Trammell
Family of the Year
   Ernie, Bina, Ernie Jr., and Kelsea Fontes
CAPTA/CATA Pro of the Year
   Terry Osborne
Corporate Sponsor of the Year
   Merrill Lynch
Contribution to Tennis
   Chuck and Veda Cazzola
1995
Sportsmanship Award
   Jonas Luudblad
Volunteer of the Year
   Lewis de la Rosa
Player of the Year
   MC Hyink
Family of the Year
   Marv, Val, Josh, and Monica Shepherd
Collegiate Player of the Year
   Trey Phillips
Junior Player of the Year
   Elizabeth Schmidt
Inspirational Player of the Year
   Stoke Holmes
1994
Volunteer of the Year
   Jeff Moore
   Bina and Ernie Fontes
   Jim Noblet
   Cydney Wwhner
   Westwood Country Club
   Tom Webber
   Lincoln Ward
   Percy Henry
   Jan Phillips
CATA Service Award
   Jay Svinicki and Alam Pilgrim
1993
Volunteer of the Year
   Betsy Watson
Player of the Year
   Elaine Frisbie
CAPTA/CATA Pro of the Year
   Gary Scanlon
Special Service Award
   Lonnie Lyman
Teacher of the Year
   Dave Woods
Junior Player of the Year
   Julie Scott
President's Award
   Carol Welder
Contribution to Tennis
   Bob Haugen
1992
Volunteer of the Year
   Ralph Lewis
Player of the Year
   Theo Mandel and Elizabeth Moreno
Family of the Year
   Armand, Karen, Jenifer, and John Gonsoulin
CAPTA/CATA Pro of the Year
   Mike Carter
Junior Player of the Year
   John Roddick
Inspirational Player of the Year
   Carol Watts
Special Service Award
   Ann Caswell Allison
   Harold Green
   Robin Doty
Contribution to Tennis
   Sheryl Behne
1991
Volunteer of the Year
   Mundy Hebert
Player of the Year
   Kim Ketelsen
Junior Player of the Year
   Callie Creighton
Inspirational Player of the Year
   Michael Hornsby
CATA Service Award
   Marilla Svinicki
Contribution to Tennis
   Mary Ann Zimmerman
1990
Volunteer of the Year
   Bill Thomison
Player of the Year
   Millie Dalrymple and Stephen Scott
Junior Player of the Year
   Ashley Johnson
CATA Service Award
   Ben Ball
   Phil Moss
   Doug Lawson
Contribution to Tennis
   Ken McAllister
1989
Player of the Year
   Marvin Henderson, Sr.
Junior Player of the Year
   Anne Court and Trey Phillips
Coach of the Year
   Tim Stallard
CATA Service Award
   Ruben Yanez and Mikey Herndon
Contribution to Tennis
   Les Paul
1988
Sportsmanship Award
   Ann Brodnax
Volunteer of the Year
   Jay and Marilla Svinicki
Player of the Year
   Sheryl Behne
Junior Player of the Year
   Ashley Johnson
Family of the Year
   The Katzberg Family
Coach of the Year
   Billy Freer
Contribution to Tennis
   Ben Ball
1987
Volunteer of the Year
   Terrel Allen
Player of the Year
   Bill Sandlin
Junior Player of the Year
   Bruce Ybarra
Inspirational Player of the Year
   Phil Moss
Coach of the Year
   Steve Warren
Special Recognition
   Peta and Dorothy Descavo
   Lonnie Lyman
Contribution to Tennis
   Carol Welder
1986
Sportsmanship Award
   Doug Lawson
Volunteer of the Year
   Sue Mason
Player of the Year
   Diane Matzner
Junior Player of the Year
   Laura Hudson
Coach of the Year
   Albert Ochoa
Contribution to Tennis
   Mikey Herndon
   Bill Sandlin
   Carol Welder

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