Tennis Scotland Awards 2026: Finalists revealed
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The finalists have been revealed for the Tennis Scotland Awards 2026 – honouring the incredible contributions made to tennis and padel across Scotland over the past year.
Ranging from celebrating the achievements of professional players to the priceless contributions of volunteers, coaches and officials, awards will be presented in a total of 20 categories during our annual ceremony in Stirling on Friday 6 February 2026.
We received hundreds of fantastic nominations and the panel faced an extremely difficult job to select the finalists in each category. Congratulations to everyone who made it onto our shortlists.
The much-anticipated evening will feature a three-course dinner and drinks as we look back on a fantastic year for our sports. Tickets are available to book via the button below.
Tennis Scotland Awards 2026 - Finalists
Volunteer of the Year
Chris McKenna (Irvine Tennis Club)
Karen Price (North Berwick Tennis Club)
Maggie Carson (Brodick Tennis Courts)
Dunlop Club of the Year
Campbeltown Lawn Tennis Club
Newlands Lawn Tennis Club
Stonehaven Tennis Club
Coach of the Year
Caitlin Steel (Newlands Lawn Tennis Club)
Craig Williams (Strathgryffe Tennis Club)
Dominic Iannotti (Ayr Lawn Tennis Club)
Jack George-Burnell (Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre)
Competition of the Year
Giffnock Open - Scottish Grass Court Championships
Lanarkshire Open
West of Scotland Championships
Official of the Year
Adam Brown (Bridge of Allan Sports Club)
Alan Russell (Dunfermline Tennis Club)
Lorn Shanks (Prestwick Tennis)
Park Venue of the Year
Bellfield Park Tennis Centre
Juniper Green Tennis Courts
Kings Park Stirling
Performance Coach of the Year
Jennifer Steel (Newlands Lawn Tennis Club)
Karen Lamb (East of Scotland Tennis)
Scott MacAulay (University of Stirling)
School of the Year
Portobello High School
Rhu Primary School
The Glasgow Academy
Tennis Opened Up
Glasgow Disability Tennis
Ripple Project
Southside Faith Care
University of the Year
Heriot-Watt University
University of Glasgow
University of St Andrews
University of Stirling
Young Person of the Year
Emma Kernaghan (Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club)
Fraser Friels (Clarkston Tennis Club)
Orla Theodas (Dalgety Bay Tennis Club)
Sophie Kernaghan (Grange Dyvours Lawn Tennis Club)
Winners in the following categories will also be announced at the Awards ceremony:
Lifetime Achievement
Protect Where We Play
Padel Award
International Player of the Year
Junior Player of the Year
Senior Veteran Player of the Year
Senior Player of the Year
Team of the Year
Special Recognition
