TPA Awards & Scholarships
The Excellence Awards highlight the outstanding dedication and accomplishments made by those in the Canadian tennis development and coaching community.
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Coaching Excellence Award |
This award is presented to a TPA Coach for his or her achievements in player results at the National and/or international level. This individual must also have displayed a high standard of conduct and on-going dedication and commitment to their player(s). | ||
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Club Professional Excellence Award
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This award is presented to a TPA Professional who has displayed the highest standard of conduct and services to tennis both on and off the court. Areas of consideration include: a high level of proficiency in customer service and leadership skills within their club and community; entrepreneurship; growth and creativity with club programming; an instrumental role in the development and growth of club membership, retention, and team work. | ||
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Year Round Facility Excellence Award
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This award recognizes a year-round tennis facility that demonstrates a commitment to the promotion and growth of tennis and is supportive of the TPA by employing/contracting only TPA active certified instructors, coaches or club professionals. Areas of consideration include: hosting certification and professional development opportunities; running Regional/Provincial/National sanctioned tournaments; community service; exhibitions; charity events; as well as outreach programs to help the growth of our sport. | ||
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Seasonal Facility Excellence Award
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This award recognizes a seasonal tennis facility that demonstrates a commitment to the promotion and growth of tennis and is supportive of the TPA by employing/contracting only TPA active certified instructors, coaches or club professionals. Areas of consideration include: hosting certification and professional development opportunities; running Regional/Provincial/National sanctioned tournaments; community service; exhibitions; charity events; as well as outreach programs to help the growth of our sport. | ||
| Course Facilitator Excellence Award | Presented to a TPA Course Facilitator who has consistently demonstrated excellence in the area of delivery of Certification courses in Canada. | ||
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TPA Service to the Game Award |
This award is presented to a TPA certified member (coach/professional/community leader) who has provided significant leadership, excellence and dedication to tennis in Canada over an extended period of time (minimum 10 years). |
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| Gary Caron TPA Scholarship | A $2000 scholarship will be presented annually to a tennis coach displaying potential to reach the highest levels of coaching and teaching excellence in Canada. The award will provide a scholarship to offset costs of professional development courses and seminars, including international, national and provincial conferences or seminars and/or certification courses approved by Tennis Canada. | ||
| Rene Simpson-Collins Excellence in Female Coaching Scholarship |
A $2000 scholarship will be presented annually to a female TPA Tennis Coach that has demonstrated excellence in the area of player development. The award will provide a scholarship to offset costs of professional development courses and seminars, including international, national and provincial conferences or seminars and/or certification courses approved by Tennis Canada.
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2018 TPA Excellence Award Recipients
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Pictured from left to right: Debbie Kirkwood, Ari Novick, Ryan Borczon, Carson Bell, Yves Boulais, Joel Cruz, Wayne Ho-Sang, Tyler Prescott, Sergey Alymov, Claude Chartrand, Ryan Schroffel on behalf of Royal Glenora Tennis Club, Pierre Lamarche, Hassan Askari, and Zach Ohlin
| 2018 TPA Coaching Excellence Award | Tyler Prescott (ON) |
| 2018 TPA Club Professional Excellence Award | Claude Chartrand (QC) |
| 2018 TPA Year Round Facility Excellence Award | Royal Glenora Tennis Club (AB) |
| 2018 TPA Course Facilitator Excellence Award | Hassan Askari (BC) |
| 2018 TPA Service to the Game Award | Pierre Lamarche (ON) |
| 2019 Gary Caron TPA Scholarship | Zach Ohlin (BC) |
| 2019 Rene Simpson-Collins Excellence in Female Coaching Scholarship | Sarah Kadi (BC) *not in attendance |
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Tennis Canada Coaching Excellence Award Winners: |
Carson Bell |
| Yves Boulais | |
| Joel Cruz | |
| Adriano Fuorivia *not in attendance | |
| Wayne Ho-Sang | |
| Tyler Prescott | |
| Sergey Alymov *not in attendance |
Submit a Nomination for the 2020 TPA Excellence Awards
Submit an Application for the 2021 Gary Caron Scholarship
Submit an Application for the 2021 Rene Simpson-Collins Excellence in Female Coaching Scholarship
Past Tennis Professionals Association Excellence Award Recipients