Tennis SA Awards
Celebrating organisations, clubs and individuals who have gone above and beyond to grow the game and inspire the next generation of players.
2026 Tennis SA Awards
Please join us at the Tennis SA Awards Night to be held on:
When: Saturday 4 July
Where: Panorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre
The Tennis SA Awards Night will celebrate and recognise players, coaches, clubs, communities, volunteers and officials for their service to the sport in South Australia.
Raffle and silent auction
There will be a raffle and silent auction on the night. See the full list of raffle prizes and silent auction items below.
About Tennis SA Awards
The Tennis SA Awards is our yearly celebration of everything that makes tennis great in South Australia. It’s a moment to honour the passion, dedication and achievements of our tennis family – from rising stars and seasoned competitors to the volunteers, coaches, officials, clubs and schools who shape the tennis experience.
Each year, the awards night brings our community together for an inspiring evening that highlights outstanding contributions across all levels of the game. It’s a chance to recognise the people and organisations who elevate tennis in the state, strengthen our culture, and inspire the next generation to dream bigger and play bolder.
On the night, we also announce our State League and Metro League premiership winners and award winners.
What the awards represent
Areas of recognition
- Coaching excellence across club, development and performance
- Outstanding contributions by officials and volunteers
- Clubs going above and beyond to grow the sport
- Inclusive programs and community leadership
- School and tournament innovation
- Athlete achievements across junior, senior and disability categories.
Why it matters
Strengthens the community - Strengthens the SA tennis community by bringing players, coaches, clubs, schools, officials, and volunteers together in one shared celebration.
Honours the passion and commitment - Honours the people who drive the sport forward, showcasing the passion and commitment that often happens behind the scenes.
Builds a culture of excellence and innovation - Builds a culture of excellence by acknowledging standout performance, leadership and innovation at all levels of the game.
Celebrates continuous improvements - Encourages continuous improvement by celebrating best‑practice examples that others can aspire and learn from.
Elevates the sport’s values and impacts - Elevates the profile of tennis in South Australia, reinforcing the sport’s values and impacts across the state.
Award categories and 2025 winners
Open awards
- Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Senior - Roger Davey
- Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative - SA Blind and Low Vision Tennis Program
- Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability - Ethan Cook and Andriana Petrakis
- Excellence in Officiating - Robyn Tucker
- Most Outstanding Club-based Competition - Greenacres Tennis Club “Fiery 3’s”
- Most Outstanding Tournament - MDTC Open Championship
- Most Outstanding School - Maitland Lutheran School
- Most Outstanding Coach (Club) - Adam Fonfe
- Most Outstanding Coach (Rural) - Sam Clayson
- Volunteer Achievement Award (City/Hills) - Klinton Devenish
- Volunteer Achievement Award (Rural) - Kathleen Slade
- Most Outstanding Tennis Club (City/Hills) - Greenacres Tennis Club
- Most Outstanding Tennis Club (Rural) - Strathalbyn Tennis Club
Closed awards
- Boyce Medal (best and fairest female tennis player) - Petra Hule
- Burr Medal (best and fairest male tennis player) - Li Tu
- Gwen Thiele Memorial Trophy (best 18/u male tennis player) - Sarah Mildren
- Don Turnbull Memorial Trophy (best 18/u female tennis player) - Hugh Winter
- Most Outstanding Council or Government Department - Rural City of Murray Bridge
- Most Outstanding Coach (Development) - Todd Langman
