AWARDS
USTA St. Louis places high value on recognizing excellence on and off the tennis court. Each year, we honor the volunteers, organizations, programs and members who have done an outstanding job to help grow the game of tennis.
Annual District Awards - NOMINATIONS
Each year, we request nominations for over 20 awards in 3 main categories (34 total awards as several are given to both a male and female player):
- Player Awards
- Provider Awards
- Leadership Awards
Nominations are due by September 1 each year, and can be submitted at any time by anyone!
For more information on the specific awards and nomination form link, click on the buttons below.
2025 District Awards - CELEBRATION DINNER
Advance Registration Required - walk-ins cannot be accommodated
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2025
Time: *5:00pm (cocktails); 6:00-9:3pm (dinner/awards)
Location: LiUNA Event Center
4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Cost: $tbd/adult; $tbd/youth; Award Winners - complimentary
*Doors open at 5:00pm
USTA Missouri Valley Section Awards
USTA St. Louis nominates district winners for the equivalent USTA Missouri Valley section award (where applicable). Winners are contacted by the section and an annual celebration luncheon is held on Saturday during the Missouri Valley Annual Conference.
2024 USTA St. Louis Award Winners
Players
Leadership
Providers
Adult Player of the Year
(3.5 & Below)
Azher Sameer /
Martina Augsburger
Adult Player of the Year
(4.0 & Above)
Jim Hipkiss* / Annette Harris
Emerging Junior Player
of the Year
Pranav Madamanchi /
London Evans
Judy Dippold Player of the Year
Shaan Patel / Emerey Gross*
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 10s
Jack Leitner / Marlo Kennedy
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 12s
Kolton Carlson* /
Hazel Windeknecht
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 14s
Neel Thilak / Ava Lohmeyer
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 16s
Aidan Zu / Kendall Pauls
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 18s
Jai Patel* / Skye Madatali*
Tennis Family of the Year
Patrick’s
(Mike, Marsha, Shaun, Josh)
Providers
Leadership
Providers
Community Tennis Association
PUSH Wheelchair
Tennis Academy
Facility of the Year
Edwardsville High School
Member Organization
of the Year
St. Clair Tennis
Outstanding Contributor to Adult Leagues
Will Hamilton / Judy Malpiedi
Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs
Dominic Marticorena*
Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance
Paul Lucas*
Outstanding Junior Team
Tennis Organizer
Zachary Plocher
Outstanding Event of the Year
Set Mix ‘n Chill
(18-39 Social League)
Outstanding Junior Tournament
Level 6: Arch #3
Outstanding Adult Tournament
Forever Tennis Summer Slam
Outstanding Official
Liz Lahm
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Volunteer of the Year
Bob Dienstbach
High School Coach of the Year
Sam Lhotak
Mary Vassar Adult Sportsmanship
Sharon Taysi
Outstanding Diversity Achievement
Kimberly Hughes Gill
& Scott Stinson
Distinguished Service
Donna Stauffer*
President's Award
Scott Stinson
* USTA Missouri Valley
Section Award Winner