The USTA Southern Section Awards Committee has announced the 2002 Southern Award winners. Congratulations to all who have won!
Any questions or concerns about the 2002 USTA Southern Section Awards can be directed to Marc Kaplan.
2002 USTA Southern Section Award Winners
Adult Tournament of the Year
Tennessee State Closed Adult Championships (evens)
Knoxville, TN
Charity Tennis Event of the Year
Mercy Celebrity Classic
Fort Smith, AR
Mickey McNulty Family of the Year
The Robert and Debra Skinner Family
Fort Smith, AR
Educational Merit Award
Yona Bar-Zeev
Wilmington, NC
Gerrie Rothwell Award
Debbie Swindoll
Oxford, MS
Junior Tournament of the Year
Mississippi STA/Bullfrog
Jackson, MS
Local League Coordinator of the Year
Tammy Brown
Durham, NC
Media Excellence Award
Jim O'Hara
Rome, GA
Southern Member Organization of the Year
Greater Baton Rouge Tennis Association
Baton Rouge, LA
NJTL Chapter of the Year
MACH Academy, Inc. NJTL Chapter
Augusta, GA
Slew Hester Adult Achievement Award
Bill Weathers, Whispering Pines, NC
Betsy McColl, Columbia, SC
Southern Professional of the Year
Richard Verzaal
Shreveport, LA
Special Tennis Event of the Year
The Community Tennis Events associated with the Federation Cup Competition
Charlotte, NC
Team Tennis Event / Program of the Year
Southern Combo Doubles NC State Championships
Wilson, NC
Tennis Official of the Year
Kristi Smith
Auburn, AL