MEDIA EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARD: Presented annually to individuals or media outlets, that has most contributed to the game of tennis by disseminating knowledge of our sport to the general public Broadcast Media (TV, Radio, Cable and Internet).

ADULT TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD:  This award is given annually to the Adult Tournament that stands out above all others. It must be well run and enjoyable for both players and spectators. Special tournament amenities such as player parties, food service, and player gifts are all considered. (Southern Award Nomination)

CHARITY EVENT OF THE YEAR:  Presented to a tennis that donates its proceeds to a philanthropic cause. (Not A Southern Award)

COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION (CTA) OF THE YEAR:  Recognizes a CTA, for outstanding service to the local tennis community, to the organization's members, and in general, to the game of tennis. (Application Deadline: May 1, 2012, USTA Award Nomination)

EDUCATIONAL MERIT AWARD:  Recognizes an individual who has developed an outstanding tennis program, which provides leadership and inspiration in junior programs for schools, colleges, parks and playgrounds benefiting the growth of tennis in Louisiana. (Southern Award Nomination)

BOY & GIRL JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:  Two awards presented annually to a boy and girl Louisiana junior ranked player who has outstanding recognition of their tennis performance and sportsmanship. Winners chosen by the Junior Tennis Council Committee.

MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Recognizes a USTA/LTA member organization, school, CTA, local tennis group, tennis club, etc. for outstanding service to the local tennis community, to the organization's members, and in general, to the game of tennis. (Southern Award Nomination)

Patron's Award Winner: Recognizes an individual orcorporation significant contributionsfor their support of community tennis. The award will be nominated by the LTA Executive Committee and presented at the LTA annual awards ceremony by the LTA Executive Vice President

PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Presented annually to an innovated program for beginner juniors and/or adults with a high percentage of participants converting to USTA membership.

PROVISIONAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Presented to a tennis provisional official who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of tennis officiating in their community and/or state.  Winner chosen by the Officials Committee

SPECIAL TENNIS EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Presented to a special tennis event in the community and/or state that has been exemplary in the promotion and support of tennis.(Southern Award Nomination)

TEAM TENNIS EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD:  Presented to a USTA/LTA sanctioned event that demonstrates outstanding execution of a team event. (Southern Award Nomination)

TENNIS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR:  Honoring a tennis professional that demonstrates a significant contribution to the game of tennis through their promoting of the USA Tennis Pathway programs and their support of the USTA Mission Statement ("to promote and develop the sport of tennis”). All nominees MUST be either USPTA or USPTR. (Southern Award Nomination)

THE BEAU HOLTON TENNIS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR:  Presented to a tennis official who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of tennis officiating in their community and/or state. Winner chosen by the Officials Committee. (Southern Award Nomination)