{"id":14687,"date":"2019-10-15T13:10:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T05:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=14687"},"modified":"2019-11-04T15:20:13","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T07:20:13","slug":"winners-crowned-at-wa-tennis-industry-awards-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2019\/10\/15\/winners-crowned-at-wa-tennis-industry-awards-night","title":{"rendered":"Winners Crowned at WA Tennis Industry Awards Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WA Tennis Industry Awards Night, was held on Friday 11 October at the River View Room at Optus Stadium, and was proudly presented by major sponsor KC Australia. The prestigious event celebrates tennis in Western Australia and recognises the outstanding achievements of our state\u2019s junior and senior players, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers.<\/p>\n

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The 300 strong crowd were treated to a three course dinner with pre-dinner drinks overlooking the incredible Optus Stadium, and entertainment from Headline Act, Raymond Crowe and dance band Little Belle.<\/p>\n

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More than 40 Award Nominations across 19 Award Categories were received for the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Award Night which has ran since its inception in 2002.<\/p>\n

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This year also marked the inaugural presentation of the Tennis West Hall of Champions, with Clive Wilderspin, Elizabeth Smylie, Lesley Hunt and Ernest Parker named as the first four inductees<\/p>\n

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Tennis West CEO Michael Roberts<\/strong> says the Industry Awards Night is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the sports hard working clubs, volunteers, coaches and players, congratulating all nominees and award winners on their achievements throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur awards night is always such a great reminder of the contributions and achievements made by everyone involved in tennis,\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWA continues to see growth across the sport which can only be attributed to the tireless efforts of our club volunteers and partner schools who continuously go above and beyond to ensure the delivery of our great sport,\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur coaches maintain their position as some of the best in the country with athletes under their direction proving consistent and outstanding results across all levels,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rewards of everyone\u2019s efforts are then realised through increased club activity, top performing juniors and WA players who continue to do us proud on the WTA and ATP,\u2019<\/p>\n

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\u201cNone of this is possible without the contribution of everyone involved and our awards night helps to remind us of that,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n

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All winners of the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night were nominated for their respective categories at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards to be held at Crown Melbourne on Monday 2 December.<\/p>\n

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The photo gallery from the event can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summary of 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards Winners:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

JUNIOR TENNIS STAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Female \u2013 Talia Gibson<\/p>\n

Male \u2013 Tristan Schoolkate<\/p>\n

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KAREN BUCENS AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derek Pham<\/p>\n

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KC Australia <\/em><\/strong>MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Bunbury Primary School<\/p>\n

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Discus on Demand <\/em><\/strong>MOST OUTSTANDING INCLUSION INITIATIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perth Performance Tennis Academy – Bullcreek TC<\/p>\n

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ARTHUR MARSHALL COACHING EXCELLENCE\uf6bcCLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard Sampson – Sorrento TC<\/p>\n

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PAV Events <\/em><\/strong>COACHING EXCELLENCE\uf6bcHIGH PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tate Roberts-Brixton TC<\/p>\n

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

City of Kalamunda<\/p>\n

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STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION MEN\u2019S TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hensman Park TC<\/p>\n

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STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION WOMEN\u2019S TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Royal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

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WOMEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE MVP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nina Catovic – Royal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

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MEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE MVP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sam Ashenden – Royal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

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Tim Davies Landscaping <\/em><\/strong>MOST OUTSTANDING AR TOURNAMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

2019 North Beach Junior Classic<\/p>\n

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EXCELLENCE IN OFFICIATING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alireza Chitgar<\/p>\n

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Current Electrical Service <\/em><\/strong>VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Julianne Hill – Brunswick TC<\/p>\n

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MOST OUSTANDING 35+ SENIOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Debra Kirk \u2013 Tennis Seniors WA\/Melville TC<\/p>\n

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Empire Insurance Group <\/em><\/strong>SERVICE TO TENNIS AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maureen Smith \u2013 Blue Gum Park TC<\/p>\n

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Sportrophy <\/em><\/strong>MOST OUTSTANDING SMALL CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dunsborough TC<\/p>\n

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Sportrophy<\/em><\/strong> MOST OUTSTANDING LARGE CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

East Fremantle Lawn TC<\/p>\n

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Tennis West would like to congratulate all Award Winners and Finalists, and thank you all for the considerable contribution you make to tennis.<\/p>\n

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We were once again very fortunate to once again have KC Australia, led by Jeff King, as the major Awards Nights Sponsor.\u00a0 Jeff has been involved in many different facets of our great sport, and through this sponsorship he continues to give back to the game he loves.<\/p>\n

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We are delighted to also have a long list of award sponsors; some of whom have been supporting Tennis West for many years.\u00a0 Thank you to Sportrophy, PAV, Empire Insurance Group, Current Electrical Service, Tim Davies Landscaping, Discus on Demand and Studio Elementa. Your support is very much appreciated.<\/p>\n

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