ATA Awards Criteria
The Herschel Friday Outstanding Junior Award – In recognition of ability and excellence in junior tennis, and achievements in sportsmanship, character and citizenship.
Henry Doyle Outstanding Senior – In recognition of leadership and personal example throughout the tennis community in Arkansas.
Arkansas Tennis Professional of the Year – In recognition of outstanding contributions to and cooperation with the Arkansas Tennis Association in the advancement and growth of Arkansas Tennis.
Victor Sheshunoff Meritorious Education Award – In recognition of outstanding service rendered to tennis education by a teaching professional.
The Jay Freeman Most Improved Junior Player Award – In recognition of their effort, dedication, and personal improvement in tennis.
The Dr. Ted Bailey Sportsmanship Award – In recognition of outstanding demonstration of the qualities and behaviors of good sportsmanship.
Patrick M. Riley Umpire of the Year – In recognition of outstanding contributions to tennis officiating in Arkansas.
Family of the Year – In recognition and appreciation of active participation in the development and promotion of tennis in Arkansas.
Member Organization of the Year – In recognition and appreciation of outstanding efforts in promoting tennis in Arkansas and cooperation with the Arkansas Tennis Association.
Barbara Brewer Community Service Award – In recognition of outstanding contributions and dedication to the development and promotion of tennis in Arkansas Communities.
Adult Tournament of the Year – Presented to the ATA sanctioned adult tournament in Arkansas that has best demonstrated the high standards upheld by the ATA in organizing and conducting a sanctioned adult tournament.
Junior Tournament of the Year - Presented to the ATA sanctioned junior tournament in Arkansas that has best demonstrated the high standards upheld by the ATA in organizing and conducting a sanctioned junior tournament.
Special Tennis Event of the Year – Presented annually to a special tennis event in Arkansas that has been exemplary in the promotion and support of tennis.