Welcome to the USTA Kansas Awards page! We are thrilled to recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the sport of tennis, celebrating achievements in competition, exemplary sportsmanship, and dedicated volunteer efforts that bring the game to people of all ages and skill levels at the grassroots level.
2025 Awards
Who got what
2025 Award Winners
Adult Player(s) Of The Year
Recognizes outstanding adult players who demonstrated excellence, sportsmanship, and leadership on and off the court.
Kenny Elkouri, Blair Elkouri, Mica Elkouri
Junior High Performance Player(s) Of The Year
Honors junior athletes who achieved competitive success while representing Kansas with dedication and professionalism.
Harsha Maradana, Wyatt Schultz, Allison Munhall
Emerging Junior Player(s) Of The Year
Celebrates young players who showed exceptional growth, promise, and commitment to their development.
Caroline Hocker, Chloe Hocker, Alexander DeLaTorre
Chelsea Brown & Taylor Goates
Junior Sportsmanship
Presented to juniors who exemplify integrity, respect, and fairness in competition.
Saruman Garantla, Sophia Alsaleem
Tennis Family Of The Year
Recognizes a family whose support and involvement positively impact the tennis community.
The Jittawait Family
Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament
Honors a tournament that consistently provides an exceptional competitive experience.
Wichita Air Capitol Open
Adult Sportsmanship Award
Acknowledges adult players who embody the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Chris Heck, Steve King
Facility Of The Year
Recognizes a facility that demonstrates excellence in hosting, programming, and player experience.
Topeka Country Club
Outstanding Contributor To Youth Tennis Programs
Honors an individual whose dedication has significantly impacted youth tennis development.
Eva Castiglioni
Outstanding Contributor To Youth High Performance Program
Recognizes leadership and commitment to advancing elite junior player pathways.
Kaey-Den Tan
Outstanding Contributor To The USTA League Tennis Program
Celebrates exceptional service and dedication to growing league tennis participation.
Macy Mathew
High School Coach of the Year
Honors a coach who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, mentorship, and player development.
Duane Pomeroy
Distinguished Service Award
The highest honor recognizing long-standing dedication and service to tennis in Kansas.
Simon Norman
Member Organization Of The Year
Recognizes an organization that exemplifies outstanding service and community impact.
Riverside Tennis Center, Wichita
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributes to the success and growth of tennis throughout Kansas. Your time, passion, and dedication continue to strengthen our programs, inspire our players, and build a vibrant tennis community. We thank our volunteers, coaches, officials, families, and supporters for their unwavering commitment. Congratulations to all of honorees, and thank you for being an integral part of USTA Kansas.
Contact USTA Kansas Awards Chair Nick Schulte
schultenick@gmail.com