IOWA NET NEWS 2012 - USTA.com
IOWA NET NEWS 2012 - USTA.com
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<strong>2012</strong> Iowa District Nomination Form<br />
Each year the Iowa Tennis Association honors the volunteers, associations and programs that have<br />
done an outstanding job to promote the sport of tennis. If you know of a person, an association or<br />
program that should be recognized, send in a nomination. A detailed description about the person,<br />
association or event, press releases, and photos will assist the awards <strong>com</strong>mittee. After giving out<br />
awards at the ITA level, we may submit up to 3 nominations per category to the <strong>USTA</strong>/Missouri<br />
Valley Awards Committee for consideration. If more than one nomination for a category is forwarded,<br />
please indicate the preference of rank first through third. Six of the Sectional awards will be forwarded<br />
to the United States Tennis Association to be considered for the national award, in the respective<br />
categories (denoted by an asterisk). (Please submit ITA Awards by August 25, <strong>2012</strong> Nomination forms<br />
can be downloaded from the Iowa District website, clicking on the Awards tab)<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE (award for an individual only)<br />
Community service awards are given for recent significant contributions made to tennis development by<br />
individuals actively involved in teaching tennis through <strong>com</strong>munity centers, schools and parks, inner city or<br />
suburban programs.<br />
Criteria to consider when nominating are:<br />
A. Scope of program.<br />
B. Depth of involvement in <strong>com</strong>munity, i.e., impact on <strong>com</strong>munity’s overall recreational picture.<br />
C. New and innovative features resulting from candidate’s activities.<br />
D. Inspirational and motivational work with adult or juniors,<br />
E. Involvement of other recreation organization such as the YMCA/YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl<br />
Scouts, etc., in the establishment of a <strong>com</strong>munity oriented program, association with the<br />
<strong>USTA</strong>/ Missouri Valley Section and / or District.<br />
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE (award for an individual only)<br />
Distinguished Service Award recognizes performance, dedication and ac<strong>com</strong>plishment of an individual’s effort<br />
in service to the ITA (Alice Eaton Distinguished Service Award) and forwarded to the <strong>USTA</strong> Missouri Valley<br />
Section.<br />
TENNIS FAMILY OF THE YEAR* (award for a family only)<br />
This award is made annually to the family who in recent years has done the most to promote amateur tennis<br />
– primarily on a volunteer basis. Ideally all members of the family should participate in some way, either as<br />
a player or by offering their services in promoting tennis by directing programs and tournaments and helping<br />
with Junior Development from the beginning stages through the college level.<br />
JUNIOR PLAYER(S) OF THE YEAR (1 female and 1 male)<br />
Junior Player(s) of the Year award is based on performance, current ac<strong>com</strong>plishment, sportsmanship and the<br />
promotion of tennis in general, raising the standard of play to its highest level.<br />
ADULT PLAYER OF THE YEAR<br />
Adult Player of the Year award is based on performance, current ac<strong>com</strong>plishment, sportsmanship and the<br />
promotion of tennis in general, raising the standard of play to its highest level.<br />
RECREATIONAL PLAYER(S) OF THE YEAR (1 adult, 1 junior)<br />
Recognition of an Adult player (4.0 and below) who participates in <strong>USTA</strong> League Tennis or Team Tennis<br />
(adult) on a regular basis AND recognition of a junior player who participates in Jr. Team Tennis (youth) on a<br />
regular basis. Both recipients should demonstrate good sportsmanship and a lover for the game.<br />
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO <strong>USTA</strong> YOUTH PROGRAMS<br />
(award for an individual only)<br />
This person(s) has made significant contributions to <strong>USTA</strong>/Missouri Valley/Iowa Tennis Association 1) junior<br />
recreational programs, including <strong>USTA</strong> School Tennis, NJTL, Jr. Team Tennis and junior novice events or<br />
2) adaptive/wheelchair/special populations programs. Efforts may include CTA development, fund raising,<br />
equipment repair and distribution, summer tennis, special events, pro assistance, and education.<br />
MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD* (award for an individual only)<br />
Part-time or full-time reporter, writer, editor, etc. who provides extensive media support for the sport of tennis<br />
and its related activities. Criteria include coverage of <strong>USTA</strong>/Missouri Valley/ITA programs and events,<br />
frequency and depth of coverage and overall involvement in the tennis field.