USTA Northern Awards Committee
Chair - Sue Gregor
Members - Gary Biernat, Jeanne Ewen, Susan Kringlie, Hank Philmon, Felicia Tebon, Mike Vidmar, Steve Wilkinson
Staff Liaison - Lisa Mushett
Awards Dates and Deadlines
June/July - Section Awards Packet Available; send directly to organizational members
September 15 - Deadline for nominations to be received by Section office
September/October - Section Awards Committee meets to determine recipients
Early November - Winners announced
November 21 - Awards banquet, Minnesota Valley Country Club (Bloomington, Minn.) - To order tickets to the 2009 Awards Banquet, please contact Lisa Mushett at mushett@northern.usta.com or at (952) 358-3282.
To read about the 2009 USTA Northern Section Award Winners, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I nominate someone for a sectional award? Anyone is invited to submit nominations for sectional awards. To do so, fill out a nomination form and submit to USTA Northern no later than September 15.
What qualifies someone to receive a sectional award? Consult the specific eligibility requirements and criteria listed for each award.
Can I nominate someone for multiple awards in the same year? Yes. You may nominate the same individual/organization for as many awards as you see fit. On the nomination form, simply make sure to describe how your nominee meets the criteria listed for each of the awards you nominate them for.
Can I nominate myself for an award? Yes. To be considered for an award, we simply need the biographical information regarding a specific individual, facility, or group. This information can come from a relative, close friend, coach, client, or even the candidates themselves.
Can a person/organization receive the same award multiple times? Yes. There is no limit to the number of times that a person/organization can receive the same award.
Who chooses the section's award recipients? Unless otherwise noted, award winners are selected by the Sectional Awards Committee, a volunteer group that serves directly under the Section President. Members are appointed by the President. Every effort is made to ensure that committee membership accurately represents the diverse USTA Northern tennis community.
How will I know if my nominee is selected to receive an award? Award recipients will be notified in early October.
Where/when are sectional awards presented? All awards are presented at the annual Awards Banquet, held each year on a Saturday in November in conjunction with the USTA Northern Annual Meeting. Each award recipient will also be listed in the various USTA Northern publications, including the Yearbook.