2025 Junior Awards Nomination Form

This award is given to an exemplary female tennis player within the CATA tennis community. This player has compiled a competitive tennis record that outperforms their peers, but they are also a contributing participant in their tennis community. This player may show a commitment to a school, to CATA programs in the present or past, and / or give back through volunteering initiatives related to the tennis community.

This award is given to an exemplary male tennis player within the CATA tennis community. This player has compiled a competitive tennis record that outperforms their peers, but they are also a contributing participant in their tennis community. This player may show a commitment to a school, to CATA programs in the present or past, and / or give back through volunteering initiatives related to the tennis community.

The recipient is a supporter of junior tennis and junior tennis players. This individual’s accomplishments can include but are not limited to creating/growing junior programming, guiding competitive athletes, and promoting greater ties between junior tennis and the overall community. This teaching professional also shows a connection to fellow teaching professionals and contributes to junior tennis initiatives from CATA and the USTA.

The recipient of this award champions the team experience for players at all stages and levels, works collectively with their fellow CATA area coaches, and supports CATA’s mission to promote and develop a lifetime sport via the team environment.

The recipient of this award supports developmental tennis and places an emphasis on guiding their students through various stages of growth. This coach welcomes students at all ages and levels and meets their needs at any point of entry in their development.

The recipient of this award is often the first introduction to the team tennis experience for many players. The individual who wins this award engages these new team players in a rewarding and fun experience getting them hooked for years to come. This award recipient connects with their local tennis community to help players continue playing outside of their season preparing them for the high school team.

The recipient of this award creates a strong tennis community at their high school from top to bottom through the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman team experience. This coach supports its players towards growing and contributing to their school. Either through one season or many, this individual has emphasized the team experience and has enabled their players to work together towards a common goal.