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.
2026 District Awards - CELEBRATION DINNER
Advance Registration Required - walk-ins cannot be accommodated
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:00pm
5:00pm (social hour/cash bar)
6:00-9:30pm (dinner/awards)
Location: LiUNA Event Center
4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Cost: $48/adult; $35/youth (under 18);
Award winners - complimentary
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.
2025 USTA St. Louis Award Winners
Players
Leadership
Providers
Adult Player of the Year
(3.5 & Below)
Kevin Deaton / Krupa Dudani
Adult Player of the Year
(4.0 & Above)
Rob White / Patricia Mercade Gonzalez
Emerging Junior Player
of the Year
William Gregerson / Kennedy Grasle
Judy Dippold Player of the Year
Noah Suthar / Skye Madatali
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 10s
Aiden Guo / Sanjali Kumar
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 12s
Aiden Chen / Skylar Thoroman
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 14s
William Wang / Olivia Sabin
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 16s
Ethan Laycob / Tori Haroutounian
Junior Sportsmanship
Boys/Girls 18s
Henry Noddings / Carter McClellan
Tennis Family of the Year
The Lesko Family
(Alan, Steven, David, Michael, Ana)
Providers
Leadership
Providers
Community Tennis Association
The Net Rushers
Facility of the Year
Dr. Raymond "Bud" Simpson Tennis Center (Alton Parks & Rec)
Member Organization
of the Year
Boys' & Girls' Club of Greater St. Louis / Breakpoint Tennis & Life Skills Academy
Outstanding Contributor to Adult Leagues
Robert Duggan / Roselyn Reyes-Teach
Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs
Wynn Criswell
Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance
Trey Owens
Outstanding Junior Team
Tennis Organizer
Kalie Snyder
Outstanding Event of the Year
Mix It Up for East St. Louis (ESL CTA)
Outstanding Junior Tournament
Tiger Classic (L6 Edwardsville)
Outstanding Adult Tournament
Turkey Trot-off (L6: USTA St. Louis)
Outstanding Official
Megan Palmer
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
High School Coach of the Year
Anne Sutter (John Burroughs)
Mary Vassar Adult Sportsmanship
Pamela Hart
Outstanding Diversity Achievement
Cindy Harrison / Judy Frain
Distinguished Service
John Kinsella
President's Award
It's a Surprise!
(to be announced
Nov. 14, 2026)
* USTA Missouri Valley
Section Award Winner - TO BE ANNOUNCED MID/LATE OCTOBER