The NSW Tennis Awards recognise clubs, organisations and individuals in the New South Wales tennis community. These awards align with the national Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards. Winners of a Tennis NSW Award, for which there is an equivalent Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards category, will be the Tennis NSW nominee for that category.

Tennis NSW proudly hosted the 2025 Tennis NSW Awards on Thursday, 16 October, honouring the exceptional achievements and contributions of our members and stakeholders across the NSW tennis community.

Take a look back and celebrate the incredible achievements of our NSW tennis community this year. From inspiring grassroots moments to outstanding performances on the world stage, 2025 truly had it all.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners:

NSW Player of the Year | Alex de Minaur

Junior Athlete of the Year – Female | Renee Alame

Junior Athlete of the Year – Male | Cruz Hewitt

Most Outstanding Young Athlete with a Disability | Savannah Auvaa

Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability | Anderson Parker

Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Master | Leanne Swaysland

Young Volunteer Achievement | Kai Ryan

Volunteer Achievement | Kirsty Cole

Most Outstanding School | Forbes Public School

Most Outstanding Tournament | 2024 Premier $10k Manly Seaside

Coaching Excellence – Club | Dane Propoggia, Voyager Concord

Coaching Excellence – Development | Shaun Hibbert Tennis Academy

Excellence in Venue Operations | Evolve Tennis Academy 

George Fletcher Award – Excellence in Officiating | Margaret Sheean

Spirit of Officiating Award | Ian Tennant

Most Outstanding Growth Initiative | Narromine Tennis Club

Most Outstanding Tennis Club or Venue – Country | Alstonville Tennis & Pickleball Club

Most Outstanding Tennis Club or Venue – Metro | Collaroy Tennis Club

Tony Podesta Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative | Bathurst Tennis Centre

Jim O’Neill Service to Tennis | Lesley Pascoe

Voting Process

The voting and decision-making process to establish eventual finalists, and the winners is conducted by a panel of selectors comprising honorary and paid administrators of Tennis NSW and Tennis Australia and various NSW sporting industry representatives from the likes of the Office of Sport (State Government) and any other industry bodies relative to categories.