Distinguished Service award recognizes outstanding, long-time performance, dedication and accomplishment of an individual's effort in section level service to USTA Missouri Valley. Criteria to consider when nominating are:
● Must be a current USTA member
● Outstanding and sustained service to the sport through active participation, advocacy, or leadership at the section level of the USTA Missouri Valley, in a manner consistent with the highest standards of the field. These standards may be met in a variety of ways, including activity that involves exceptional creativity, innovation, intellectual, moral courage and leadership.
● A willingness to work with others to improve the game of tennis
● Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of service to the section (e.g., long term service on section-level committees, chair or vice-chair of a section committee(s), section board of directors, section advisor)
● The award may be given posthumously