2026 Middle States Hall of Fame Nominations

2026 Middle States Hall of Fame

Nomination Form
Since 1994, USTA Middle States has inducted deserving, influential individuals into the Middle States Hall of Fame. These individuals have positively contributed to the growth of tennis in the Section. Please tell us about someone (living or deceased) who is deserving of this incredible honor.

The deadline for 2026 nominations is March 16, 2026. These nominations will be considered for future Hall of Fame inductions. Nominated individuals should have a minimum of 10 years residence within USTA Middle States territory. There is no age restriction. Individuals may be elected posthumously and may be nominated in two categories, listed below:
A. Player Category – Players will be chosen on their records of outstanding competitive achievements with consideration given to sportsmanship and character. Included in consideration:
1. Middle States member played or is currently playing USTA MS tournaments
2. Local, sectional, national, international record of play
3. Present enshrinees of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHOF) residing in USTA Middle States
4. Davis Cup, Federation Cup, Wightman Cup participants
5. Number of years ranked in USTA Middle States and National
6. Other outstanding achievements
B. Non-Player Category – This category honors individuals (volunteers, writers, umpires, coaches and others) who have made outstanding contributions to Middle States. Included in consideration:
1. Activities in Middle States as a USTA MS member
2. Age
3. Length of service to sectional, national, international
4. Present enshrinees of ITHOF in non-player category
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Name of CANDIDATE being nominated:

First NameLast Name
Please provide contact information for the CANDIDATE being nominated. If the candidate is deceased, please provide information for the closest relative.*

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Email*
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Select a category for this nominee:*

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Is this candidate living or deceased?*

LivingDeceased
A candidate must have resided in and/or participated in a tennis related event or activity within Middle States for a minimum of ten years. Please indicate the number of years applicable to this candidate.*

10-1516-2021-25More than 25
Criteria for Consideration
Please list the most notable contribution or accomplishment for which this candidate is to be considered as a member of the Middle States Hall of Fame.*
Please provide a descriptive summary.
How has this candidate influenced the growth of tennis in Middle States?*
Which of the following has this candidate been involved in? (Check as many as apply)*

Volunteer (tennis related)League PlayerTournament PlayerTennis OfficialTennis ProfessionalTennis Teacher and/or CoachUSTA / USTA MS Board of DirectorsDirector of tennis related organization (club, CTA, NJTL, etc.)Other
If not already specified, please provide a brief description of charitable contributions this candidate has made to the tennis community.*
Please indicate additional information you feel is important for the committee to know about this candidate.*
Please let us know how you heard about the MS Hall of Fame nominations.*

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Please provide YOUR contact information. This is so we can contact you if we have questions or need more information about your nomination.
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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The deadline for the 2026 Hall of Fame nominations is March 16, 2026.
Thank you for submitting this nomination for the Middle States Hall of Fame.

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Hall of Fame Selection Committee
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Valley Forge PA 19482
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2026 Middle States Hall of Fame

Criteria for Consideration