Returning to the stunning Optus Stadium for the second year in a row, the Tennis West Awards Night presented by Theme Group proved to be a hit, with record numbers and plenty of winners.
The Tennis West Awards Night presented by Theme Group is Tennis West’s prestigious event that celebrated and recognised the outstanding achievements of our state’s junior and senior players, clubs, coaches, schools, volunteers, officials and administrators of our sport.
The night, attracted over 360 guests, who were treated to drinks on the Champions Terrace before heading into the Riverview Room for a sit down three course meal and awards presentation.
The night was highlighted by the inductions of Siobhan Drake-Brockman and Max Bonner into the Hall of Champions.
Read more about our two new Hall of Champions.
The Hall of Champions induction was presented by Chair of the Tennis West Hall of Champions Committee, Pam Brand.
Pam Brand also delivered a moving tribute to the late Dr Harry Phillips, a man who made a massive contribution to tennis in WA.
The night also saw Shane Smedley inducted into the Tennis Seniors WA Hall of Fame presented by Tennis Seniors WA President and good friend Aldis Purins.
Shane’s dedication and passion for tennis have made a lasting and profound impact both on and off the court, representing Australia in masters’ tournaments while also establishing the Applecross Senior High School Special Tennis Program and coaching the WA Pizzey Cup Teams.
Talia Gibson took out the top honours on the night, winning the Pro Player of the Year Award. Talia’s mother Lee Gibson accepted the award on her behalf and delivered a wonderful acceptance speech.
Earlier this year, Gibson moved into the top 100 for the first time and achieved a career high singles rank of 56 making the quarter finals of Indian Wells Masters. Her wins in Indian Wells included victory over Italian Jasmine Paolini, making it her first top 10 win of her career and making her a fitting winner of the award.
Regional clubs were well represented on the night with five award winners or winning clubs reigning from country WA. A highlight was Graham ‘Johnno’ Johnson from Dandaragan Tennis Club receiving the Current Electrical Service to Tennis Award.
Kendenup Tennis Club took out the Healthway Most Outstanding Small Club while Alexander Park Tennis Club was rewarded after a strong year as a club with growth in participation and a strong community connection winning the Healthway Most Outstanding Large Club.
Introduced for the first time, the Theme Group Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability award was won by Safety Bay’s Wayne Arnott after an exceptional year across many competitions and tournaments.
All photos from the Tennis West Awards Night can be found here. (Credit Ingofoto if using on social media)
Tennis West congratulates all award winners and finalists. Full list of winners are below:
Perth Audio Visual Coaching Excellence – Development
Matt Wigham (Manning & Mosman Park Tennis Club)
Perth Audio Visual Coaching Excellence – Performance
Rhys McDougall (Play Tennis Perth)
Arthur Marshall Coaching Excellence
Megan Henry (Dumbleyung Tennis Club)
KC Australia Volunteer Achievement Award
Julianne Hill (Brunswick Tennis Club)
Healthway Outstanding Large Club
Alexander Park Tennis Club
Healthway Outstanding Small Club
Kendenup Tennis Club
Theme Group Excellence in Officiating
Rosario Corvaia
Dawn Hay Medal
Jill Sheridan
Midland Trophies Outstanding Competitive Play Event
Facto Financial Beach Tennis (Beach Tennis WA)
Most Outstanding School
Applecross Senior High School
Waterdrop Outstanding Inclusion Initiative
Tennis 4 All (South Mandurah Tennis Club)
Theme Group Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability
Wayne Arnott (Safety Bay Tennis Club)
30+ Tennis Senior
Harry Wilmott-Stanton
Current Electrical Service to Tennis
Graham Johnson (Dandaragan Tennis Club)
Karen Bucens Award
Elena Manoj
Kent Yamazaki Award
Marc Sutisna
KC Australia Junior Tennis Star – Male
Jake Dembo
KC Australia Junior Tennis Star – Female
Sara Nikolic
State League Male MVP
Max Weir
State League Female MVP
Elena Manoj
Hall of Champion Inductees
Siobhan Drake-Brockman
Max Bonner
Pro Player of the Year
Talia Gibson
Tennis West sincerely acknowledges and thanks our Presenting Partner, Theme Group, for their generous support of this year’s Tennis West Awards Night. We also extend our appreciation to our valued partners Streamer, Front Row Screens, Perth Audio Visual, KC Australia, Maxiblock, Kinetic, Current Electrical, Midland Trophies, Dunlop, Wise Wines, CBH Group, Healthway, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Suss X Sports, and Waterdrop for their ongoing support and partnership.
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