USTA Pacific Northwest presents 2009 award winners
The USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) recognized its 2009 Hall of Fame inductees and award winners during a luncheon held in their honor at the Bellevue Club in Bellevue, Wash., on December 5.
This year’s USTA/PNW Hall of Fame inductees include Trish Bostrom of Seattle, Frank Inn of Medford, Ore., and the late Wayne Sabin. The award winners include the following:
President's Award
Winnie Lim, Tukwila, Wash.
Executive Director's Award
Katherine Lomartire, Portland
USTA League Men's Captain of the Year
Don Craig, Olympia, Wash.
USTA League Women's Captain of the Year
Kenet Frodle, Bellevue, Wash.
Media Excellence
Corey Voegele, Wenatchee World, Wenatchee, Wash.
Diversity Committee Outstanding Volunteer Award
Ernest Hartzog, Portland
Family of the Year Award
The Edwards Family - Dave, Kelly, Robbie, Katie & Tommy
Mike Robb Rookie Official of the Year
Doug Brewer, Lake Oswego, Ore.
Outstanding Official of the Year
John Rodenberg, Puyallup, Wash.
Tournament Director of the Year
Jim Rankin, Tualatin Hills Tennis Center, Beaverton, Ore.
Outstanding Junior Event
2009 ARBY's NCW Jr. Champs & Challengers - Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club
Outstanding Senior Event
2009 Salem Summer Classic - Salem Tennis & Swim Club
Scott Eden Sportsmanship Award - Male
Alex Rovello, Portland
Scott Eden Sportsmanship Award - Female
Christy Sipes, Gig Harbor, Wash.
Senior Women's Service - Tillie Klansnic Award
Judy Aw, Bellevue
Senior Men's Service Award
Jerry Crimins, Milwaukie, Ore.
Community Champion
Walter "Spike" Arlt, Ellensburg, Wash.
Larry Horton, Sweet Home, Ore.
Karyle Kramer, Langley, Wash.
Cyndi Noyd, Wenatchee, Wash.
Tim Thomas, Kennewick, Wash.
Outstanding Contribution to the Community
Bill Ginthner, Kirkland, Wash.
Bill Wagstaff, Spokane, Wash.
4 Years of Service - USTA Pacific Northwest Board of Directors
Ernest Hartzog, Portland
Ron Tan, Spokane
6 Years of Service - USTA Pacific Northwest Board of Directors
Karen Dunlop, Bellevue
10 Years of Service - USTA Pacific Northwest Staff
Ruth Turner, Portland
5 Years of Service - USTA Pacific Northwest Staff
Becky Tallent, Beaverton
Blair Thompson, Portland
10 Years of Service - USTA League Coordinator
Jana Hirst, Tualatin, Ore.
15 Years Distinguished Service - Section Committee
Neil Roberts, Bellevue
5 Years Distinguished Service - Section Committee
Carl Bergquist, Seattle
Rich Clark, Eugene, Ore.
Dan Gleason, Richland, Wash.
Anne Milan, Portland
2008 SECTION AWARD WINNERS
Please click HERE to view a list of 2008 award winners.
2010 USTA Pacific Northwest Award nominations
Nominations for next year's USTA Pacific Northwest Awards will be accepted during the summer and fall months of 2010. Please stay tuned to our website for further details regarding award nominations and the official nomination form. If you have any questions, please email info@pnw.usta.com.