Nominations are open for the 2026 Awards. All nominations must be submitted online through the nomination form on the LTA website: www.lta.org.uk/awards
We’re excited to recognise the incredible contributions from players, coaches, clubs, and volunteers across Dorset. With a variety of award categories open for nominations, this is your chance to shine a spotlight on the people who make our tennis and padel community special.
Closing date for nominations | Saturday, 30th November 2025
There are 14 publicly nominated categories. Awards criteria here.
- Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Competition of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- LTA President’s Award
- Official of the Year
- Park Venue Award
- Performance Coach of the Year
- Protect Where We Play Award (new for 2025)
- School of the Year
- Tennis Opened Up Award
- University of the Year
- Young Person of the Year
NEW FOR 2025 - DORSET TENNIS & PADEL COUNTY AWARDS
This year, we are introducing two county awards (will not be eligible to go forward to the LTA National Awards) :
- Small Club of the Year Award - Criteria here
- Inspiring Player of the Year Award - Criteria here
To make a nomination, please send an e-mail to David Lloyd, Chair, Participation Committee - djllmproducts@gmail.com
Nominations close | 30th November 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to all our LTA Tennis Award Winners 2025.
AWARD WINNERS
AWARD WINNERS 2024
