Tennis Wales Awards 2026, Sponsored by Veygo Winners

The awards brought together members of the Welsh tennis community for an evening at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, recognising the dedication, and impact of those working and play at all levels of the tennis and padel.

The evening opened with a fantastic performance from the all-female Sororitas Choir, followed by host broadcaster and journalist John-Paul Davies, who guided guests through an evening celebrating what makes Welsh Tennis and Padel such a special community to be a part of.

Tennis Wales was delighted to welcome a wide range of guests from across all areas of Wales, including key event sponsors Veygo, whose ongoing support plays an important role in recognising and celebrating achievement across the Welsh tennis landscape.

James Armstrong from Veygo praised the event, saying:

“It has been a pleasure to once again support the Tennis Wales Awards and celebrate the talent and dedication shown across the sport. Sponsoring this partnership is important to us as it reflects our shared commitment to supporting young people, recognising their achievements and helping them build confidence as they progress. At Veygo, we help young drivers gain the freedom to drive safely, develop confidence on the road and grow into responsible drivers through simpler access to car insurance."

Maria Rees, Operations Manager at Tennis Wales, added:

“The Tennis Wales Awards are always a special occasion, giving us the chance to shine a spotlight on the people that make our sport thrive. We’re incredibly proud of everything achieved across the Welsh tennis and padel landscape in 2025 and grateful to Veygo, and our many category sponsors for their continued support in helping us celebrate those successes.”

Who Won at the 2026 Tennis Wales Awards?

• Young Person of the Year sponsored by Veygo: James Williams (Swansea Tennis and Squash Club)
• Outstanding Player Progress Recipients: James Story, Evie Pritchard, Fletcher Davies, & Oliver Page
• Padel Player of the Year: Louie Harris
• Player of the Year: Mimi Xu
• Performance Coach of the Year sponsored by Trainify: Tiarnan Brady
• Competition of the Year: Lexus Wrexham Open
• Official of the Year: Charlotte Williams (Tennis Squad)
• Tennis Opened Up: Chinese in Wales Association, Weixin Liu
• Park of the Year: Corwen Sports Pavilion
• School of the Year sponsored by Portal Training: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
• University of the Year: Swansea University Tennis Society
• Protect Where We Play Award: Naseeha Youth Project
• Club Team of the Year: Wrexham Club Ladies Team
• Volunteer of the Year sponsored by HSJ Accountants: Sarah Jones (Llandybie Tennis Club)
• Coach of the Year sponsored by Dragon Signs: Jonathan Morgan (Caerphilly Tennis Club)
• Team of the Year: O65 Wales Four Nations Ladies Team
• Club of the Year sponsored by Floodlighting and Electrical Services: Pen-y-ffordd Tennis Club
• Lifetime Achievement sponsored by HEAD: Paul Pritchard
• Presidential Award: Kim McCall (Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre)
• Outstanding Contribution to Tennis Wales: Pam Griffiths

Learn more about all the Finalist & Winners via the programme, linked here. The Tennis Wales Awards once again highlighted the strength and diversity of the Welsh tennis community, celebrating not just results, but the people and values that underpin the sport across the nation.