USTA Arkansas is thrilled to announce its 2024 award winners, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the state's tennis community. This year’s full list of award winners includes:
The Diversity & Inclusion Award - Cherry Dallas (Jonesboro)
Arkansas Tennis Professional of the Year Award - Kate Hoopchuk (Conway)
Family of the Year Award - The Greg Gilliam Family (Fort Smith)
Member Organization of the Year - Northeast Arkansas Tennis Association
Barbara Brewer Community Service Award - Kreth Simmons (Little Rock)
Special Tennis Event of the Year Award - 4th Annual Center Court Tournament (Northwest Arkansas)
USTA League Captain of the Year Award - Lee Mesaris (Little Rock) & Allison Van Matre (Rogers)
The Herschel Friday Outstanding Junior Award - Theo Hegarty (Fayetteville) & Glennah Langford (Cave Springs)
The Jay Freeman Most Improved Junior Award - Ian Harper (Fort Smith) & Olivia Berardi (Little Rock)
The Dr. Ted Bailey Sportsmanship Junior Award - Sean Clark (Rogers) & Mackenzie Gilliam (Fort Smith)
Rising Star Award - Tyler Young (Conway) & Aubrey Wheeler (Jonesboro)
Congratulations to this group of award winners! The annual awards ceremony is set to take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Delta Marriott in Little Rock, AR.
