RSPA MIDWEST AWARDS CATEGORIES for 2025 with Descriptions.
COLLEGE COACH OF THE YEAR – Award recipient is selected based
on his/her results as a college team coach. Nominee may be
nominated for success during the 2025 college year or for long term
commitment and continued success as a college team coach. Include
both Spring and Fall schedules and data.
MIDWEST DIVERSITY AWARD – recognizes the RSPA member who
has demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite diverse
populations within his/her community through tennis.
FACILITY MANAGER OF THE YEAR – Large Facility: 9 or more courts,
Small Facility: 8 or less courts. This nominee may be a non-member
or a RSPA Midwest member. Nominee need not be a General
Manager by name but must function in the position of Manager of a
USTA Member facility. The facility itself is not eligible for the award.
MIDWEST PRO OF THE YEAR – This award recognizes a member
who has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas
throughout their career – contributions to the RSPA and USTA,
achievements in teaching and playing both on and off the court,
contributions of time and expertise to other organizations and/or
charities and commitment to growing the game through published
articles, presentations, education, and communications.
RSPA MIDWEST MULTI-RACQUET IMPACT AWARD- This award honors an RSPA Midwest professional who exemplifies excellence, innovation, and leadership across multiple racquet sports. The recipient demonstrates a deep commitment to growing participation, elevating instruction, and uniting the racquet-sports community.
HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR – Award recipient is selected
based on his/her results as a high school team coach. Nominee may
be nominated for success during the 2025 High School season or for
long term commitment and continued success as a high school
coach.
STATE PROS OF THE YEAR (WI, IL, IN, MI & OH) – This award
recognizes a member in each state who has demonstrated
exemplary achievement in these areas during 2025 only –
contributions to the RSPA and USTA, achievements in teaching and
playing both on and off the court, contributions of time and
expertise to other organizations and/or charities and commitment
to growing the game through published articles, presentations,
education and communications.
INDIVIDUAL JUNIOR COACH AND TOURING COACH OF THE YEAR –
This award is for those who currently coach a playing professional on
the ATP World Tour or the WTA Tour, ITF Satellite Tours, or touring
juniors and/or adult teams for period of January 1 – December 31,
2025.
NANCY MICKLER MEMORIAL AWARD – Presented to the Midwest
woman member who has done the most to promote tennis within
the Midwest.
FAY TOOLEY MEMORIAL AWARD – Presented to the Midwest
member who has done the most to promote the RSPA and tennis
but has not received notoriety.
RSPA MIDWEST NEXT GEN AWARD– The RSPA Midwest Next Gen Award recognizes a RSPA member under the age of 30 who, through their tennis-teaching and volunteer spirit, has increased opportunities for others to participate in tennis. This member exemplifies and emphasizes individual achievement and sportsmanship along with teaching the physical attributes of the sport. This member has served the RSPA in one capacity or another for five or fewer years and has made a commitment to grassroots racquet sports and an indelible impression on their community.
CHARITY EVENT OF THE YEAR (LESSONS FOR LIFE)–This award will honor the many ways RSPA Professionals contribute to charities in their area, regardless of the amount of money raised. A recreational Coach may apply for the
Charity Event of the Year award.