14 October 2017 | Tennis Queensland

A resurgent Ash Barty, Davis Cup player John Millman and Queensland legend Sam Stosur have been named finalists for the 2017 Ashley Cooper Medal at this year’s Queensland Tennis Awards.

Held on October 28, the awards celebrate and recognise the extraordinary efforts of those within the tennis community, with a focus on rewarding people who make a significant contribution to the sport across administration, coaching, playing, or officiating.

There are 12 awards that make up the prestigious event, with a full list of finalists below:

Ashley Cooper Medal

Ash Barty

John Millman

Sam Stosur

 

Wendy Turnbull Junior Athlete of the Year

Blake Ellis

Olivia Gadecki

Megan Smith

Dane Sweeney

 

Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability

Archie Graham

Mitchell James

 

Most Outstanding 35+ Senior

Linda Roberts

Peter Bilton

David Evans

 

QLD Club of the Year

Caloundra Tennis Club

Redland Bay Tennis Club

Samford Tennis Club

 

Coaching Excellence – Club

Tim Low

James Rapkins

Jamie Wareham

Jesse Catterall

 

Coaching Excellence – Talent Development

Graeme Brimblecombe

Jesse Catterall

Greg Smith

 

Most Outstanding Tournament

Hutchinson Builders Toowoomba International

Mooloolaba Junior Championships supported by KT Academy

KDV’s AMT Queensland Clay Court Championships

 

Most Outstanding School

Brisbane Boys College

Brookfield State School

St Joseph’s Biloela

TACAPS

 

Excellence in Officiating

Maddie Illic

Stephen Murphy

Peter Marsden

 

Volunteer of the Year

Jason Christopher

Bradley McAllister

Alison Naumann

Margaret Tinney

 

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