{"id":20397,"date":"2025-08-23T18:01:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T08:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/?p=20397"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T23:04:24","slug":"champions-on-and-off-the-court-honoured-at-tennis-act-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/news\/2025\/08\/23\/champions-on-and-off-the-court-honoured-at-tennis-act-awards-2025","title":{"rendered":"Champions On and Off the Court Honoured at Tennis ACT Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The Tennis ACT Awards were held at QT Hotel<\/strong>, with over 120 guests<\/strong> from across the tennis community gathering to celebrate a year of growth, achievement and connection.<\/p>\n

The evening recognised outstanding contributions from coaches, officials, players, schools, clubs and volunteers, highlighting the people who make tennis thrive in the ACT and region.<\/p>\n

Tennis ACT CEO Mark La Brooy said the awards showcased the strength of the community at every level of the sport.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith 16 awards presented, it was fantastic to celebrate the people, programs and achievements that continue to make tennis such a welcoming and successful sport in the ACT and Region.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A highlight of the evening was the induction of Brent Larkham<\/strong> into the Tennis ACT Walk of Fame<\/strong>, becoming the 15th recipient. Larkham\u2019s career as a player and coach has spanned decades, and his contribution to the growth of the game in the ACT has left a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n

2025 Tennis ACT Award Winners:<\/h4>\n
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    Coaching Excellence \u2013 Performance:<\/strong> Monique Adamczak<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coaching Excellence \u2013 Development:<\/strong> Frank Calabria, Rising Star Tennis Academy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coaching Excellence \u2013 Club:<\/strong> Owen Peemoeller, On the Line Tennis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coaching Excellence \u2013 Assistant:<\/strong> Jack Lockley, Canberra School of Tennis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Excellence in Officiating:<\/strong> Liam Saadat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Junior Athlete of the Year \u2013 Female:<\/strong> Piyushi Bandara<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Junior Athlete of the Year \u2013 Male:<\/strong> Ewan Duff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability:<\/strong> Matthew Leggett\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative:<\/strong> Pink Tennis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Most Outstanding School:<\/strong> Holy Trinity Primary School<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Junior Club Player of the Year:<\/strong> Logan Wicks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Adult Club Player of the Year:<\/strong> Nathan Franklin, Weston Creek Tennis Club<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Master:<\/strong> Ros Balodis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    ACT Player of the Year:<\/strong> Ashleigh Simes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Volunteer Achievement Award:<\/strong> Johnny Swientek, Weston Creek Tennis Club<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Most Outstanding Tennis Club or Venue:<\/strong> Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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