{"id":16793,"date":"2021-10-12T10:57:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T02:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=16793"},"modified":"2021-10-13T16:57:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T08:57:05","slug":"wa-tennis-industry-award-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2021\/10\/12\/wa-tennis-industry-award-winners-announced","title":{"rendered":"WA Tennis Industry Awards Night aces return to Optus Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recognising the outstanding achievements of WA\u2019s leading players, coaches, clubs, volunteers, officials, partner schools and local government bodies, the 2021<\/strong> WA Tennis Industry Awards Night<\/strong> was held at Optus Stadium on Friday evening.<\/p>\n

The annual event, which has run since 2002, was cancelled in 2020 amid the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Acing the awards night return the evening boasted as the biggest in the event\u2019s history, with more than 20 award winners and four Hall of Champion inductees recognised in front of a packed audience at Optus Stadium\u2019s River View Room.<\/p>\n

In addition to the 280 strong guest lists, special guests in attendance included David Cooper, Media Communications for Mark McGowan; Town of Vic Park Mayor Karen Vernon; Tennis Australia Board Member Greg Hutchinson; wife of the late Arthur Marshall, Helen Marshall; Life Members, Wayne Firns, Ray Collins and Michael Lee; in addition to Tennis West Board Members.<\/p>\n

Aside from the formalities of awards and inauguration of Hall of Champion inductees, the evening included a three-course meal, entertainment by comedian Peter Rowsthorn, music by Little Belle and the opportunity for professional photos in front of the large Tennis West and KC Australia media wall.<\/p>\n

Tennis West CEO Brett Patten<\/strong> says the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the sport\u2019s hard-working clubs, volunteers, coaches and players, congratulating all nominees and award winners on their achievements throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the 2020 event cancelled, the 2021 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night was a wonderful opportunity to bring the WA tennis community together in celebrating the wonderful achievements of the past 24 months,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTennis in WA continues to go from strength to strength, and this wouldn\u2019t be possible without the dedication of our clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, partner schools, local governments and players who remain committed to creating thriving tennis communities right across the state,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rewards of these combined efforts are then realised through increased grassroots participation, accessible and welcoming tennis clubs, top-performing juniors who rank amongst the country\u2019s best and WA\u2019s professional players who continue to do us proud on the WTA and ATP tours,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNone of this is possible without the contribution of everyone involved, and our awards night ensures these wonderful individuals are celebrated and recognised accordingly,\u201d Patten said.<\/p>\n

Included in the Award Night formalities, was the inauguration of Hall of Champion inductees Jenny Byrne, Christine Dorey, Robert Casey and Christopher Johnstone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

All winners of the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night will be nominated for their respective categories at the prestigious Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards.<\/p>\n

Proudly presented by major sponsor KC Australia, the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night was held on Friday 8 October at Optus Stadium. The prestigious event celebrates the sport of tennis in Western Australia and recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of the sport\u2019s players, officials, coaches, clubs, administrators, volunteers, partner schools and local governments.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all award finalists and winners. We thank you for your contribution to tennis in WA.<\/p>\n

2021 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night Winners & Finalists\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Category<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Winner<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Finalists <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WA Pro Player of the Year<\/td>\nStorm Sanders<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior Tennis Star \u2013 Female<\/td>\nTalia Gibson and <\/strong><\/p>\n

Taylah Preston<\/strong><\/td>\n

Jessie Culley<\/p>\n

Lily Fairclough<\/p>\n

Lauren Nikoloski<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Junior Tennis Star \u2013 Male<\/td>\nZach Viiala <\/strong><\/td>\nJake Dembo<\/p>\n

Derek Pham<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Karen Bucens Award<\/td>\nPeyton Duckett<\/strong><\/td>\nTalia Edgar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kent Yamazaki Award<\/td>\nCameron Burton<\/strong><\/td>\nJake Dembo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arthur Marshall Coaching Excellence \u2013 Club<\/td>\nRick Willsmore, Scarborough Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nMike Gill, Manning and Kardinya Tennis Clubs<\/p>\n

Pablo Gomez Pujalte, Margaret River Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PAV Coaching Excellence – Development<\/td>\nJames Connelly, Hensman Park Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nBrad Dyer, Greenwood Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Concept Marketing Coaching Excellence \u2013 Performance<\/td>\nBrad Dyer, Greenwood Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Outstanding Small Club<\/td>\nThornlie Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nForrestfield Tennis Club,<\/p>\n

Range View Park Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Most Outstanding Large Club<\/td>\nEast Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club <\/strong><\/td>\nHensman Park Tennis Club<\/p>\n

Higgins Park Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

State League Champion Men\u2019s Team<\/td>\nHensman Park Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nRunners Up \u2013 Dalkeith Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State League Champion Women\u2019s Team<\/td>\nHensman Park Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nRunners Up \u2013 Peppermint Park Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Women\u2019s State League MVP<\/td>\nTalia Gibson, Peppermint Grove Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Men\u2019s State League MVP<\/td>\nScott Webster, Dalkeith Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Outstanding AR Tournament<\/td>\n2020 City of Joondalup Junior Hardcourt Tournament<\/strong><\/td>\n2021 Preston Street IGA Hensman Park Junior Gold<\/p>\n

2021 Ocean Ridge Rising Stars Bronze Junior Tournament<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Most Outstanding School<\/td>\nWembley Downs Primary School<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative<\/td>\nWA Top Spinners, Manning Tennis Clun & Mike Gill<\/strong><\/td>\nBlind Low Vision Tennis, Ian Ketteringham and Nollamara Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Government Award<\/td>\nCity of Stirling<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excellence in Officiating<\/td>\nRosario Corvaia<\/strong><\/td>\nNatalie Dellamarta<\/p>\n

Glen Crosbie<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Volunteer Achievement Award<\/td>\nDenzil Morrell, Corinthian Park Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nJulianne Hill, Brunswick Tennis Club<\/p>\n

Justin Pereira, Scarborough Tennis Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Most Outstanding 30+ Senior<\/td>\nPenny Higgs, Tennis Seniors<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service to Tennis Award<\/td>\nPeter Doherty, Wembley Downs Tennis Club<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Outstanding Media Coverage – Regional<\/td>\nGWN7 News<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Most Outstanding Media Coverage – Metro<\/td>\n91.3 Sport FM<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Included in the Award Night formalities, was the inauguration of Hall of Champion inductees Jenny Byrne, Christine Dorey, Robert Casey and Christopher Johnstone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

See all the images from the night here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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