COLORADO TENNIS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS Annual Awards.pdf · The award is named in honor of Jerry & Lillian Brawer who run the Doris Denker Wheelchair Sports Foundation and actively

COLORADO TENNIS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS

Jack Cella Award (High School Player-Boy)Given to an outstanding Colorado male high school tennis player. Named in honor of JackCella, the first three-time No. 1 singles champion of the Colorado High School StateChampionship. Page 4

Jim & Anne Dyde Award (High School Player-Girl)Given to an outstanding Colorado female high school tennis player. Named after Anne & JimDyde, long time Colorado tennis players and supporters. Anne was a top female player in the1950s and ’60s, and Jim was an important volunteer for the Colorado and IntermountainTennis Associations. Page 6

Richard Hillway Award (High School Team-Boys’)Given to an outstanding Colorado high school boys’ tennis team. Named in honor of RichardHillway who has coached 31 Colorado High School Championship teams. This awardrecognizes achievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record.Page 8

Willa Wolcott Condon Award (High School Team-Girls’)Given to an outstanding Colorado girls’ high school tennis team. Named in honor of WillaWolcott Condon, a dominating force in Colorado women’s tennis. This award recognizesachievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record. Page 10

Rosemary Fri Award (Collegiate Player-Woman)Given to an outstanding Colorado female college tennis player (this player may be currentlyattending a Colorado college or is a Colorado player attending an out of state college). Named afterRosemary Fri, who has served as Head Tennis Coach at the University of Northern Colorado for over 30years. Page 12

Vernon John Award (Collegiate Player-Man)Given to an outstanding Colorado male college tennis player (this player may be currentlyattending a Colorado college or is a Colorado player attending an out of state college). Namedafter Vernon John who was an NCAA singles finalist and USTA National Clay Court Men’sfinalist in 1936. Page 14

Joan Birkland Award (Female Player)Given to an outstanding Colorado female tennis player. Named in honor of Joan Birkland, a stellarathlete who twice held state titles in both tennis and golf in the same year. Joan is a member ofthe Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Page 16

Jim Landin Award (Male Player)Given to an outstanding Colorado male tennis player. Named in honor of Jim Landin, who wonmore Open titles in Colorado than any other man. Page 17

Deadline: October 1Submit to CTA ANNUAL AWARDS

1191 S. Parker Rd. Suite 101 Denver, CO 80231E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 303-695-7631

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Fay & Dorothy Shwayder Award (Senior Female Player)Given to an outstanding Colorado female senior tennis player, age 50-and-over. Named inhonor of Fay & Dorothy Shwayder, top tennis players in the 1930s. Fay won the Denver CityOpen women’s singles title in 1933 and again in 1960. Page 18

Sam & Sid Milstein Award (Senior Male Player)Given to an outstanding Colorado male senior tennis player, age 50 and over. Named afterSam & Sid Milstein, top Colorado players who also ran District and Sectional tournaments andleagues, and compiled rankings during the 1930s-50s. Page 19

Jerry & Lillian Brawer Award (Wheelchair Player)Given to an outstanding Colorado wheelchair tennis player. The award is named in honor ofJerry & Lillian Brawer who run the Doris Denker Wheelchair Sports Foundation and activelypromote wheelchair tennis on the Western Slope. Page 20

Ade Butler Award (Umpire)Presented each year to an outstanding Colorado umpire as determined by the Colorado TennisUmpires Association. Named after Ade Butler who “professionalized” umpiring in Colorado.Page 21

E.L. Griffey Award (Organization of the Year)Presented to an organization for outstanding contributions to its tennis community. Namedafter E. L. Griffey who was the founder of the Denver Tennis Club and served as its presidentfrom 1928-1951. Page 22

Carter & Lena Elliott Family Award (Family of the Year)Presented to the year’s Colorado family who demonstrates outstanding service to our tenniscommunity. The Carter and Lena Elliott Family is largely responsible for the growth andpromotion of tennis on the Western Slope. Page 24

Jody Riser Knudsen Award (Volunteer of the Year)Presented to an individual for their demonstration of enthusiasm and dedication as a volunteerfor the Colorado Tennis Association. Named after Jody Riser Knudsen, a tireless volunteer forthe CTA for many years. Page 26

Dorothy Mauk Award (Media Excellence)Presented to recognize excellence in the reporting of news and features that promote thesport of tennis in Colorado. Named after Dorothy Mauk, Denver Post sportswriter, whoseextensive coverage of tennis helped fuel the popularity of the sport. Page 28

Margaret Rogers Phipps Award (Junior Sportsmanship)Presented to a Colorado girl, 14 and under, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after Margaret Phipps, a generous tennisphilanthropist. Page 29

John Hough Award (Junior Sportsmanship)Presented to a Colorado boy, 14 and under, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after John Hough, and exceptional sport who playedat Denver East High School. Page 31



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Phyllis Lockwood Award (Junior Sportsmanship)Presented to a Colorado girl, age 15-18, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after Phyllis Lockwood, inaugural member of theColorado Tennis Hall of Fame, who amassed 62 state titles in her storied career. Page 33

Mike, Gene & Maurice Reidy Award (Junior Sportsmanship)Presented to a Colorado boy, age 15-18, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after the Reidys who were important administratorsand players in the 1940s-60s. Mike was the first secretary of the Colorado Tennis Associationand Gene brought the 1963 Davis Cup to Denver. Page 35

Charlie & Ira Brown Award (Junior Sportsmanship)Presented to a participant of a Colorado parks program who demonstrates sportsmanship,leadership and achievement on and off the court. Named after Charlie & Ira Brown, brotherswho helped foster the growth of tennis in Denver parks. As players, they epitomized goodsportsmanship and leadership. Page 37

Arthur Ashe Award (Service to Under-served Populations)Presented to an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to the growth of tennisamong under-served populations in Colorado. A world-class player who used tennis as ameans to knock down racial and economic barriers, Ashe was an advocate for youth andjunior tennis programs. Page 39

Clyde Rogers Award (Service to Recreational Players)Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to recreational tennis players inColorado. Named in honor of Clyde Rogers, former tournament director of the Memorial DayWashington Park tournament. The tournament was later named after him in honor of hisdedication and service to the community. Page 41

Bud Robineau Award (Service to Tennis Community)Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to our tennis community. Namedafter Bud Robineau, the founding president of the Colorado Tennis Association and aphilanthropist who generously supported tennis in Colorado. Page 43



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Jack Cella Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado male high school tennis player. Named in honor of JackCella, the first three-time No. 1 singles champion of the Colorado High School StateChampionship.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:_______________Parent(s):________________________________________________________

E-mail address:

Age of junior:_______________________ Year in School: ____________________________

High School: ____________________________ Principal Name:_______________________

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Coach’s Name:___________________________ Phone: _____________________________

Submitted by:_______________________________ Phone:

List the nominee’s overall record during the season and in post season competition:

List the nominee’s overall record in season and in post season competition for previous years:



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Please list the involvement of this junior in other tennis programs/tournaments:

How is this player giving back to the tennis team and tennis community?

Please describe a unique tennis related situation that exemplifies this junior’s behavior, attitude,sportsmanship and leadership:

How would this player be described by his teammates?

Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) about this juniorplayer:



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Jim & Anne Dyde Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado female high school tennis player. Named after Anne & JimDyde, long time Colorado tennis players and supporters. Anne was a top female player in the1950s and ’60s, and Jim was an important volunteer for the Colorado and IntermountainTennis Associations.

Junior’s Name: Age of junior:_______________________

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone:_____________ Parent(s): E-mail address:

High School: ____________________________ Principal Name:______________________________

Address: Year in School: ____________________________

City: State: Zip:

Coach’s Name:___________________________ Phone: _____________________________

Submitted by:____________________________ Phone:


List the nominee’s overall record in season and in post season competition for previous years:

Please list the involvement of this junior in other tennis programs/tournaments:



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______________________________________________________________________________________

Please describe a unique tennis related situation that exemplifies this junior’s behavior, attitude,sportsmanship and leadership:

How would this player be described by her teammates?

Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) about this juniorplayer:



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Richard Hillway Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado high school boys’ tennis team. Named in honor of RichardHillway who has coached 31 Colorado High School Championship teams. This awardrecognizes achievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record.

School Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Coach’s Name:________________________ Phone:_______________________________

E-mail address:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


List the team’s overall record during the season and in post season competition:

List the team’s overall record during the season and in post season competition for the pasttwo previous years:



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Please list the names, addresses, school year and position played of each team member:

How is this team giving back to the school and tennis community?

Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) aboutthis team:

______________________________________________________________________________



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Willa Wolcott Condon Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado girls’ high school tennis team. Named in honor of WillaWolcott Condon, a dominating force in Colorado women’s tennis. This award recognizesachievement in high school tennis but is not determined solely on win/loss record.

School Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Coach’s Name:________________________ Phone:_________________________________

E-mail address:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


List the team’s overall record during the season and in post season competition:

List the team’s overall record during the season and in post season competition for the pasttwo previous years:



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Please list the names, addresses, school year and position played of each team member:

How is this team giving back to the school and tennis community?

Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) aboutthis team:

______________________________________________________________________________

Rosemary Fri Award



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Given to an outstanding Colorado female college tennis player (this player may be currentlyattending a Colorado college or is a Colorado player attending an out of state college). Named afterRosemary Fri, who has served as Head Tennis Coach at the University of Northern Colorado for over 30years.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Parental Contact:

E-mail address for junior or parent:

Age of junior:____________________________ Year in School: _______________________

Name of University: _____________________________________________________________

Coach’s Name:________________________ Phone:__________________________________

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Submitted by:____________________________ Phone:


List the nominee’s overall record during the season and in post season competition forprevious years:



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Please list the involvement of this player in other tennis programs/tournaments:



Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) aboutthis player:



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Vernon John Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado male college tennis player (this player may be currentlyattending a Colorado college or is a Colorado player attending an out of state college). Namedafter Vernon John who was an NCAA singles finalist and USTA National Clay Court Men’sfinalist in 1936.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


E-mail address for junior or parent:

Age of junior:____________________________ Year in School: _______________________

Name of University:_____________________________________________________________

Coach’s Name:________________________ Phone:__________________________________

Address:

City: State: Zip:



List the nominee’s overall record during the season and in post season competition forprevious years:



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Please list the involvement of this player in other tennis programs/tournaments:






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Joan Birkland Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado female tennis player. Named in honor of Joan Birkland, a stellarathlete who twice held state titles in both tennis and golf in the same year. Joan is a member ofthe Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: E-mail address:


List the nominee’s overall record for the year highlighting major events and wins in Colorado,at the sectional level and in USTA national events.




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Jim Landin Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado male tennis player. Named in honor of Jim Landin, who wonmore Open titles in Colorado than any other man.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:







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Fay & Dorothy Shwayder Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado female senior tennis player, age 50-and-over. Named inhonor of Fay & Dorothy Shwayder, top tennis players in the 1930s. Fay won the Denver CityOpen women’s singles title in 1933 and again in 1960.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:







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Sam & Sid Milstein Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado male senior tennis player, age 50 and over. Named afterSam & Sid Milstein, top Colorado players who also ran District and Sectional tournaments andleagues, and compiled rankings during the 1930s-50s.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:







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Jerry & Lillian Brawer Award

Given to an outstanding Colorado wheelchair tennis player. The award is named in honor ofJerry & Lillian Brawer who run the Doris Denker Wheelchair Sports Foundation and activelypromote wheelchair tennis on the Western Slope.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:







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Ade Butler Award

Presented each year to an outstanding Colorado umpire as determined by the Colorado TennisUmpires Association. Named after Ade Butler who “professionalized” umpiring in Colorado.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:



Describe the nominee’s service to the CTUA and the tennis community:

Please share any additional significant data (including other awards and recognition) aboutthis nominee:



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E.L. Griffey Award

Presented to an organization for outstanding contributions to its tennis community. Namedafter E. L. Griffey who was the founder of the Denver Tennis Club and served as its presidentfrom 1928-1951.

Facility/Organization Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Contact:

Email Address: Website:

Type of Organization or Facility:

Submitted by:___________________________________ Phone:

Describe the facility – number of courts, surface, number of members (if applicable), etc:

Describe service and significant contributions to the tennis community:

What is the scope of the programs the organization or facility runs? Outline the range oflevels, ages and abilities that are serviced through your programs:



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List the USTA/USA and Tennis programs run by the organization or facility:

Please highlight any unique programs or ideas used to promote tennis:

What is the most outstanding event held at the facility and why?

Please share a brief history of the organization or facility:



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Carter & Lena Elliott Family Award

Presented to the year’s Colorado family who demonstrates outstanding service to our tenniscommunity. The Carter and Lena Elliott Family is largely responsible for the growth andpromotion of tennis on the Western Slope.

Family Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Family Contact:

Email Address:

Members of family and ages:


Describe how this family has exemplified the benefits of tennis as a family recreational sport:

Please describe how the family members give their time and effort to improve tennis in theircommunity by outlining their volunteer involvement.



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Please share any additional significant information about this family:



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Jody Riser Knudsen Award

Presented to an individual for their demonstration of enthusiasm and dedication as a volunteerfor the Colorado Tennis Association. Named after Jody Riser Knudsen, a tireless volunteer forthe CTA for many years.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: E-mail Address:

Submitted by:______________________________________ Phone:

Describe how this volunteer has contributed to the sport of tennis by listing and illustratingtheir tennis volunteer activities for the CTA and CYTF over the past year:

Describe this volunteer’s other community involvement:



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Please share any additional significant information about this individual including otherrecognition and awards:



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Dorothy Mauk Award

Presented to recognize excellence in the reporting of news and features that promote thesport of tennis in Colorado. Named after Dorothy Mauk, Denver Post sportswriter, whoseextensive coverage of tennis helped fuel the popularity of the sport.

Association’s Name & Type of Media:

Contact Name: (if available) _____________________________________________________

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Contact:

Email Address: Website:


Please describe how this media entity has promoted the sport of tennis in their area throughspecial broadcasting, advertising, sponsorship or other means of support:

Please attach copies of any available clippings or specific information about the coverage oftennis events by this media association.



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Margaret Rogers Phipps Award

Presented to a Colorado girl, 14 and under, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after Margaret Phipps, a generous tennisphilanthropist.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


E-mail address for junior or parent: Age of junior:

Submitted by:____________________________________ Phone:

Describe how this junior exemplifies sportsmanship and leadership:

Describe this junior’s major tennis achievements:

How is this player giving back to her tennis community?



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How does this player display her dedication and devotion to tennis?

Please describe a unique tennis related situation(s) that exemplifies this junior’ssportsmanship and leadership:

How would this player be described by her peers?

Please share any additional significant data about this player including other recognition andawards received:



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John Hough Award

Presented to a Colorado boy, 14 and under, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after John Hough, an exceptional sport, who playedat Denver East High School.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:






How is this player giving back to his tennis community?



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How does this player display his dedication and devotion to tennis?


How would this player be described by his peers?




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Phyllis Lockwood Award

Presented to a Colorado girl, age 15-18, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after Phyllis Lockwood, inaugural member of theColorado Tennis Hall of Fame, who amassed 62 state titles in her storied career.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:






How is this player giving back to her tennis community?



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How does this player display her dedication and devotion to tennis?


How would this player be described by her peers?




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Mike, Gene & Maurice Reidy Award

Presented to a Colorado boy, age 15-18, who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership andachievement on and off the court. Named after the Reidys who were important administratorsand players in the 1940s-60s. Mike was the first secretary of the Colorado Tennis Associationand Gene brought the 1963 Davis Cup to Denver.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


E-mail address for junior or parent: Age of junior




How is this player giving back to his tennis community?



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How does this player display his dedication and devotion to tennis?


How would this player be described by his peers?




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Charlie & Ira Brown Award

Presented to a participant of a Colorado Parks & Recreation program who demonstratessportsmanship, leadership and achievement on and off the court. Named after Charlie & IraBrown, brothers who helped foster the growth of tennis in Denver parks. As players, theyepitomized good sportsmanship and leadership.

Junior’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:






How is this player giving back to his or her tennis community?



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How does this player display his or her dedication and devotion to tennis?


How would this player be described by his or her peers?




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Arthur Ashe Award

Presented to an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to the growth of tennisamong under-served populations in Colorado. A world-class player who used tennis as ameans to knock down racial and economic barriers, Ashe was an advocate for youth andjunior tennis programs.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


Submitted by:______________________________________ Phone:

Describe how this individual has contributed to an under-served population or communitythrough the sport of tennis over the past years by listing and describing their activities:

Where does this person teach, coach or volunteer:



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Please list specific programs or events this person initiated or was involved with in an under-served community:

How does this individual reach out to diverse communities and work with them to bring tennisopportunities to their area?

Please share any additional information about this individual including other recognition andawards:



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Clyde Rogers Award

Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to recreational tennis players inColorado. Named in honor of Clyde Rogers, former tournament director of the Memorial DayWashington Park tournament. The tournament was later named after him in honor of hisdedication and service to the community.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:



Describe how this person has contributed to the recreational player over the years at thelocal, Sectional and National level (if applicable):

Please provide an example(s) that demonstrate this individual’s commitment to and love forthe sport of tennis:



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Please list other community involvement:

Please share any additional information about this individual including other recognition andawards:



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Bud Robineau Award

Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to our tennis community. Namedafter Bud Robineau, the founding president of the Colorado Tennis Association and aphilanthropist who generously supported tennis in Colorado.

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:



Describe how this person has contributed to the sport of tennis and the tennis communityover the years at the local, Sectional and National level (if applicable):

Please provide an example(s) that demonstrate this individual’s commitment to and love forthe sport of tennis:



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Please list other community involvement:

Please share any additional significant information about this individual including otherrecognition and awards:

Documents

COLORADO TENNIS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS Annual Awards.pdf · The award is named in honor of Jerry & Lillian Brawer who run the Doris Denker Wheelchair Sports Foundation and actively