Shortlist Announced for the 2026 Tennis Wales Awards sponsored by Veygo by Admiral
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Once again, we have received some incredible nominations for our 2026 Tennis Wales Awards, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit a nomination, recognising the inspiring individuals, groups and venues within their networks. Our shortlisting panel had some extremely difficult decisions to make, and we are pleased to announce that the shortlisted nominees are:
Club of the Year sponsored by Floodlighting and Electrical Services
- Caerphilly Tennis Club
- Haverfordwest Tennis Club
- Pen-y-ffordd Tennis Club
Volunteer of the Year sponsored by HSJ Accountants:
- Graham Webster – Cardiff Lawn Tennis Club
- Kim McCall – Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre
- Sarah Jones – Llandybie Tennis Club
Coach of the Year sponsored by Dragon Signs:
- David Williams – Swansea Tennis and Squash Club / Ace Tennis Coaching
- Jonathan Morgan – Caerphilly Tennis Club
- Tom Richards – Haverfordwest Tennis Club
Tennis Opened Up
- Chinese in Wales Association
- Love All
- South Wales Wheelchair Club
Team of the Year:
- South Wales U18 Boys Team
- U18 Wales Four Nations Team
- O65 Wales Four Nations Ladies Team
Young Person of the Year sponsored by Veygo by Admiral:
- James Williams – Swansea Tennis and Squash Club
- Rhiannon Hughes – Caerphilly Tennis Club
- Tomos Gaskell – Ruthin Lawn Tennis Club
During the evening, we will also discover more about the winners of the below categories:
Player of the Year: Mimi Xu
Padel Player: Louie Harris
Club Team of the Year: Wrexham Club Ladies Team
Performance Coach of the Year sponsored by Trainify Ltd: Tiarnan Brady
Official of the Year: Charlotte Williams, Tennis Squad
Outstanding Player Progress Recipients: Evie Pritchard, Fletcher Davies, James Story and Oliver Page.
Protect Where We Play Award: Naseeha Youth Project
Competition of the Year: Lexus Wrexham Open
School of the Year sponsored by Portal Training: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
University of the Year: Swansea University Tennis Society
Park of the Year: Corwen Sports Pavilion
Lifetime Achievement sponsored by HEAD: Paul Pritchard
Presidential Award: To be announced on the evening
A huge well done to all those shortlisted and our category winners, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone at our ceremony on Saturday 31st January 2026 at 6.30pm at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, CF24 0DD.
The 2026 event will be hosted by Broadcaster and Journalist John-Paul Davies, and will include an arrival drink, a three-course meal and our infamous quiz! If you would like to join us to celebrate another fantastic year of Welsh tennis, you can purchase your tickets before 11th January 2026 here: Book Tickets – Tennis Wales Awards 2026 sponsored by Veygo – Mercure Holland House Hotel
Should you have any questions please reach out to tenniswales@tenniswales.org.uk
