The shortlist for the first annual Derbyshire Tennis Awards has been announced ahead of the gala presentation night at Pride Park Stadium on 12 February 2010.
The event will see clubs from across Derbyshire gather alongside the men’s and women’s county teams as well as high profile tennis figures like Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett and LTA Chief Executive Roger Draper.
Commenting on the Awards shortlist, Derbyshire LTA President, John Last said: ‘It has been a great year for Derbyshire tennis with outstanding performances from our men’s, women’s and junior teams. However, these Awards aren’t just about recognising the elite players - we want to reward those volunteers, clubs and coaches who are the heartbeat of tennis in this County. We look forward to gathering at Pride Park to do just that on 12 February.”
A limited number of tickets are still available for the dinner. A table of ten costs £200, individual tickets are also available at £20. The ticket price includes a meal and disco.
As well as the individual awards, presentations will also be made to those clubs who triumphed in 2009’s Derby Area League competition. The shortlist for the Awards was compiled from nominations from players, coaches and club representatives from across the county.
Derbyshire Tennis Awards Shortlist
Volunteer of the Year
Jenni Bull (Ashbourne)
Dave Chilvers (Littleover)
Ryan Kiddie (David Lloyd)
Keith Murcutt (Duffield)
Hossain Shahidullah (Church Broughton)
Junior Player of the Year - Boy’s
Sam Ashcroft (David Lloyd Derby)
Sam Ferguson (David Lloyd Derby)
Harry Winter (Ashby)
Chris Simpson (Central United Reform Church)
Junior Player of the Year - Girl’s
Olivia Nelms (Chesterfield)
Ceire Mullins (Derbyshire Tennis Centre)
Roisin Mullins (Derbyshire Tennis Centre)
Coach of the Year
Ashley Broomhead (various)
James Grindell (Duffield)
James Middleton (Rutland Park)
Mike Peel (David Lloyd)
Jane Rushby (Derbyshire Tennis Centre / Church Broughton)
Simon Thornewill (Duffield)
Phil Wilcock (Derbyshire Tennis Centre)
Men’s Player of the Year
Chris Archer (Church Broughton)
Tom Rushby (Church Broughton)
Chris Simpson (Central United Reform Church)
Women’s Player of the Year
Jenny Batty (Chesterfield)
Sarah Batty (Chesterfield)
Kathryn Cook (Esporta Warwickshire)
Roisin Mullins (Derbyshire Tennis Centre)
Jane Rushby (Church Broughton)
Veteran’s Player of the Year
Ashley Broomhead (Duffield)
Nick Fulwood (Derby Tennis Centre)
Hudson Oakenfull (Duffield)
Jane Rushby (Church Broughton)
Club Player of the Year
Becky Williams (Church Broughton)
Rachel Saunders (Watchorn)
Club of the Year
Ashbourne
Chesterfield
Church Broughton
David Lloyd Derby
Derbyshire Tennis Centre
Duffield
Derek Wardle Memorial Award
No shortlist - award to be presented on the night
Lifetime Achievement Award
No shortlist - award to be presented on the night
The Derbyshire LTA Management Committee will meet later in January to vote on each of the categories. No member of the committee will know who other members have voted for and the results will not be announced until the gala dinner.