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National winners crowned at the 2024 LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus

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Grassroots heroes from across the country were celebrated at the 2024 LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus.

Several high-profile guests including Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester attended the prestigious event at the National Tennis Centre, with the ceremony hosted by LTA President Sandi Procter and presented by Head of Men’s tennis Leon Smith

The award winners received their awards from a host of stars including Sir Trevor McDonald, Adrian Chiles, Lucy Shuker, Jeremy Bates, James Ward and Laura Robson

The annual LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus, highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis across Britain. 

First launched in 2015 with the help of former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, they recognise the vital work of volunteers, coaches, officials, and players dedicating their precious time and energy to the continual development and growth of the sport. 

Over the past nine years, the awards have illustrated the depth of service and talent within the tennis community and serve as an inspiration to others to get involved in the game.  

The winners, selected from more than 2,200 nominations across 15 different categories, have all been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to tennis in 2023. 

Find out more about the LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus 

Award 

Winners 

County 

Official of the Year 

Tom Brown 

Cheshire 

Rising Star 

Heidi Cornwall 

Essex 

Tennis for All 

Liverpool Tennis Centre 

Lancashire 

Performance Coach 

Sam Salt 

Yorkshire 

Performance Coach – Elite Player 

Biljana Veselinovic 

N/A 

Development Coach 

Nichola Smith 

Cheshire 

School of the Year 

Cardinal Newman School 

Wales 

University of the Year 

Leeds Beckett University 

Yorkshire 

Male Player 

Cameron Norrie 

N/A 

Female Player 

Katie Boulter 

N/A 

Wheelchair Player 

Alfie Hewett 

N/A 

Junior Wheelchair 

Dahnon Ward 

N/A 

Male Padel 

Sam Jones 

N/A 

Doubles of the Year 

Joe Salisbury 

 

Surrey 

Boys Player of the Year 

Henry Searle 

Staffordshire 

Girls Player of the Year 

Hannah Klugman 

Surrey 

Senior Female Player 

Pauline Fisher 

Herefordshire & Worcestershire 

Senior Male Player 

Chris Hearn 

Buckinghamshire 

Female Padel Player 

Aimee Gibson 

N/A 

Meritorious Service Awards 

Geoffrey Bone 

Jan Thomas 

John Darby 

Kevin Croydon 

Liz Sweeting 

Mike Watling 

Peter Horrocks 

Sue Eames 

Tennis Leicestershire 

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Tennis 

Kent Tennis 

Dorset Tennis 

Cheshire Tennis 

Suffolk LTA 

Tennis Lancashire 

Tennis Cornwall 

Club of the Year 

Pangbourne LTC 

Berkshire 

Park Venue of the Year 

Finsbury Park – Access to Sports 

Middlesex 

Competition of the Year 

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Club 

Norfolk 

Connecting Communities Award 

Achieve More Scotland 

Scotland 

Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year Award 

Juliet O’Mahony 

Essex 

LTA President’s Award 

Ian Pearson-Brown 

Durham & Cleveland 

Lifetime Achievement 

Stephen Woodley 

Kent 

Sandi Procter, speaking after the event at the National Tennis Centre, said: “The ceremony has been a tremendous celebration of the people that make our sport so special. 

“The incredible stories behind the finalists are so heart-warming to hear. The hard work and dedication of all the winners and runners-up too is unbelievable, and I am always so impressed by the selfless sacrifice of all the volunteers, officials, and coaches. 

“I have always been passionate about the grassroots and the awards are our way of highlighting the extraordinary contribution of the individuals and venues that help us open tennis up bringing new players and fans to the game.’’ 

Leon Smith, Great Britain Davis Cup Team Captain, and LTA Head of Men’s Tennis, said: “It’s been a pleasure to have all the winners and runners-up come together at the National Tennis Centre in celebration of their dedication to the game.   

‘’Listening during the awards and finding out more about the impact all our finalists have made to tennis, is just so inspirational. It’s also very humbling to hear about the incredible work they have been doing in clubs, venues, parks, schools, and communities up and down the country. 

“We are delighted to be able to acknowledge their amazing contributions. I look forward to following what they go on to do next year. Congratulations to all our amazing finalists. Well done!’’   

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