LTA TENNIS AWARDS
The LTA Tennis Awards presented by Lexus, launched in 2015 with the help of former LTA President Cathie Sabin OBE, celebrate the achievements made by outstanding individuals and venues in tennis throughout the past year, from grassroots tennis to elite performance. They present us all with a great opportunity to say “thank you” to those who generously give their time to our sport and open up tennis.
CONGRATULATIONS to Branksome Park Tennis, LTA South & South West Regional Award WINNERS and through to the National Awards for the second year.
National Award winners will be revealed at a ceremony on 2nd July at the National Tennis Centre.
GOOD LUCK to Aaron and the team.
Dorset County LTA Tennis Awards 2024 winners………..
Volunteer of the Year
Ann Lunn
Club of the Year
St Leonards & St Ives Tennis Club
Park Venue of the Year
Branksome Park Tennis
Development Coach of the Year
Liana Hodgson
Performance Coach of the Year
Phil Loose
School of the Year
Spetisbury Primary School
Official of the Year
Kieran Staniford
Competition of the Year
100th Bournemouth Open 2023
Lifetime Achievement Award
Clive Richardson
President’s Award
Norman Shelley
Tennis for All Award
Chris Biddle
Rising Star Award
Thomas Windsor
Connecting Communities Award
Annie Smith
Congratulations to all the deserving winners.
More nominations than ever before were received, each of outstanding quality. Thank you to all those who submitted a nomination and a special appreciation to all those who were nominated, for your outstanding contributions, dedication and hard work for tennis in Dorset.
LTA TENNIS AWARDS 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to Branksome Park Tennis, runner-up of the LTA National Tennis Award for Park Venue of the Year 2023.
Branksome Park Tennis has been voted Tennis Park Venue of the Year for Dorset in 2018, 2021 and for 2023, County and Regional winner and runner-up of the National Award.
Aaron Russell and Andy Russell attended the LTA National Awards Ceremony at the National Tennis Centre where they were presented with their Award by Scott Lloyd, LTA Chief Executive who introduced Branksome Park Tennis as one of three finalists :
'Branksome Park Tennis, which despite its small size, has proved hugely popular. With affordable membership options ensuring anyone can play, the venue has seen over 50,000 class bookings since opening. The venue has built an all round experience for those who play tennis with a shop and a cafe on site, a welcoming environment and atmosphere are put above all else'
Club of the Year
Broadstone Tennis Club
Performance Coach of the Year
Catherine Lawson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sue White
Official of the Year
Peter Grimsdale
School of the Year
Talbot Heath School
Park Venue of the Year
Branksome Park Tennis
