Held on Saturday 4 July at the Adelaide Convention Centre – Panorama Ballroom, 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.
Congratulations to our finalists for 2026:
Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Senior
- Martin Richards
- Gail Cannon
- Gloria Dennis
Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative
- Craig Palfrey Wheelchair Tennis Program
- SA BLV Tennis Program
Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability
- Ethan Cook
- Mark Haskett
- Reuban Fairbank
Excellence in Officiating
- Roger Gonzalez
- Casey Jackson
Most Outstanding Club-based Competition
- Playford Internal League
- Littlehampton Tennis Club
Most Outstanding Tournament
- Lucindale 60th Anniversary Easter Tournament
- JDS CBC Seacliff #1
- 025 03K J124 CBC Green Just 4 Tennis New Years Open
Most Outstanding School
- Prescott Primary School
- Maitland Lutheran School
- Prince Alfred College
Most Outstanding Coach – Club
- Craig Palfrey
- Stefan & Saskia Rice-Schaffler (Joint nomination)
- Joshua Boots
Most Outstanding Coach – Rural
- Sam Clayson
- Nadia Kruger
Volunteer Achievement Award – City/Hills
- Emma Jones
- Kym Morgan & Liz Hearn (joint nomination)
- Barbara Le Cornu
Volunteer Achievement Award – Rural
- Kate Wandel
- Jessica Sammons
- Micaela Baker
Most Outstanding Tennis Club – City/Hills
- Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club
- Enfield Tennis Club
- Sturt Lawn Tennis Club
Most Outstanding Tennis Club – Rural
- Mt Gambier Tennis Club
- Blyth Tennis Club
- Strathalbyn Tennis Club
Winners of the following awards will also be announced on the night:
Most Outstanding Coach – Development
Doris Boyce Medal (best and fairest female tennis player)
Ray Burr Medal (best and fairest male tennis player)
Gwen Thiele Memorial Trophy (best 18/u female tennis player)
Don Turnbull Trophy (best 18/u male tennis player)
Most Outstanding Council or Government Department
The Tennis SA State League and Metro League premiership winners and award winners will be presented on the night.
Details:
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre l The Panaroma Ballroom
Time: 6:00 pm arrivals, 6:30 pm start
Dress: Formal
Tickets include three course meal, four-hour beverage package and entertainment
Pricing:
Single ticket – $140
Table of 10 – $1300 per table of 10
Under 18 single ticket – $110
CLICK HERE for more information about the 2026 Tennis SA Awards
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