PTR Presents Annual Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Peggy Edwards
PO Box 4739
Hilton Head Island,
843-785-7244
peggy@ptrtennis.org
02/21/06 - Hilton Head Island, SC--Professional Tennis Registry honored several of its members and two tennis facilities during its annual Awards Banquet which was held last night, at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head Island. A record 429 people attended the banquet, which is part of the PTR International Tennis Symposium and $25,000 Championships. The recognitions are in various categories for service, commitment and dedication to PTR, to their communities and to the sport of tennis.
Those honored by the PTR:
Professional of the Year
Karl Hale
Toronto, Canada
Clinician of the Year
Herbert Schnaubelt
Meran, Italy
Tester of the Year
Dr. Louie Cap
Hilton Head Island, SC
Coach Verdieck Award - College Coach of the Year
Cari Groce
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Coach Verdieck Award - High School Coach of the Year
Michael Friedman
Deerfield High School, Glenview, IL
Coach Verdieck Award - Touring Pro Coach of the Year
Riccardo Piatti
Como, Italy
Humanitarian Award
Tony Huber
Houston, TX
Volunteer of the Year
Johnny Cheung Wai Hing
Hong Kong, China
Newcomer of the Year
Luke Jensen
Atlanta, GA
Wheelchair Pro of the Year
Karin Korb
Atlanta, GA
Male Player of the Year
Scott Nichols
Hilton Head Island, SC
Female Player of the Year
Jolene Watanabe-Giltz
Bluffton, SC
USTA Community Service Award
Ed Bernier
Hilton Head Island, SC
TIA Commitment to the Industry Award
Dan Bonfigli
Essex Junction, VT
Public Facility of the Year
John Drew Smith Tennis Center
Macon, GA
Private Facility of the Year
West Branch Tennis Center
Williamsport, PA
For more information about a specific winner, please contact Peggy Edwards at PTR. Call 800-421-6289 or peggy@ptrtennis.org
PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teachers and coaches with more than 12,000 members in 124 countries It has the greatest percentage of minority and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and servicing tennis teachers and coaches worldwide in order to grow the game.
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Event Date: 02/20/06
Event Title: USPTR Awards Banquet
