The Coaching Excellence – Development Award was presented to Victorian coach Des Tyson, recognising his exceptional commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting their progression in the sport. A previous recipient of the Coaching Excellence – Performance Award, Tyson has become a highly respected development coach. In 2025, he coached Victoria to victory in the 13/u Sproule Stephens Trophy at the Australian Teams Championships, led by Male Junior Athlete of the Year nominee Novak Palombo.

Phillip Goodman was honoured for his leadership and influence in Australian tennis officiating. Throughout 2025, he served as Assistant Referee for the Australian Open Wheelchair event and officiated across ITF Juniors, Masters, National Junior Championships, and ATP Challenger tournaments. Goodman has been instrumental in driving the Referee Development Program, creating pathways for new officials and championing greater inclusion within the sport. His presentation on “Officiating People with a Disability” at the Australian Sports Commission Conference further demonstrated his commitment to safe, fair, and inclusive officiating. Through his education, mentoring, and innovative approach, Phillip has strengthened national officiating standards and inspired future generations of officials.

At just 16, Jin Woodman was recognised as one of Australia’s rising wheelchair tennis stars. His standout 2024–25 season included a Grand Slam debut at the US Open junior wheelchair singles, where he reached the semi-finals, and a wildcard entry into the Australian Open wheelchair competition at age 15. Jin also represented Australia at the World Team Cup in Turkey, helping the team secure a second-place finish, and reached career-high rankings of world No.1 in juniors and world No.7 in the quad division. Off the court, Jin has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting inclusive sport through school outreach and community engagement, inspiring young athletes with a disability.

The Most Outstanding Tennis Club or Venue Award was presented to Oakleigh Tennis Club, celebrating its exceptional contribution to local tennis. The club experienced remarkable growth and success, becoming Australia’s No.1 Book-A-Court venue in 2024 with over 17,000 bookings and 35,000 court hours. Membership increased from 116 in 2019 to 672 in 2024, supported by strong governance, inclusive programming, and a diverse range of offerings including Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis, social play, and 64 competition teams. Oakleigh also welcomed 350 annual tournament participants, maintained strong school partnerships, and supported a thriving coaching program led by a Tennis Australia Coaching Excellence Award winner.