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  • 2026 Awards and Hall of Fame Gala October 31, 2026

  • RSVP by Thursday, October 22, 2026

    Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD

  • The 2026 USTA Northern Awards & Hall of Fame Gala promises an unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery, and a little wicked fun! Step into a world of candlelight and gothic glamour as we celebrate the people and moments that make tennis extraordinary. Dress to impress in your most elegant, dramatic, and haunting cocktail attire. Velvet, sequins, lace, jewel tones, and a touch of Halloween flair are all welcome. Come for the tennis, stay for the awards, and prepare for a hauntingly good night! 

    Washington Pavilion

    301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 

    Schedule

    6:00 pm - Cocktail Hour

    7:15 pm - Dinner

    8:15 pm - Awards Ceremony

  • Honoring Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees:

    Bob Cordova (Bismarck, ND), Jessie Daw (Vermillion, SD), Liz Hamburg (Rapid City, SD), Cindy Huether (Sioux Falls, SD)

    Honoring Award Winners:
    Ward C. Burton Junior Development: Joe Sawatzke, Sioux Falls, SD
    Frank Voigt Pro of the Year: Whitney Hanley, Rapid City, SD
    Family of the Year: McKenzie Family, Sioux Falls, SD
    Albert Teeter Adult Sportsmanship: Beth Soberg, Twin Cities
    Jack Dow Adult Development: Robin Coverdale, Twin Cities
    Rocky Rockwell Grassroots Official: Jan Prihoda, Twin Cities
    Wolfenson-Ratner Community Service: Raheem Simmons, Twin Cities
    Member Organization: Valley City Tennis Association, Valley City, ND
    Bob Larson Media Excellence: Sheri Brenden, Twin Cities

     

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  • $1,000 Table Sponsorship receives the following:

    8 tickets
    Recognition at the event (table signage, slides, program)
    Centerpiece
    2 Program shout-outs
    Option to produce company-branded attendee gift (must produce at your cost and deliver to event site)

    If you choose this option, USTA Northern's Engagement Specialist, Johanna Gennrich will contact you to manage details. For questions please contact Johanna at johanna@northern.usta.com

    Include your guest information and dinner selections below.  If you do not know all guests at this time, type NA.  Final details will be due on Thursday, October 22, 2026.  If details are not received all meals will be designated vegetarian.

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