13 September 2012 | Tennis Victoria

Nominations for the 2012 Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards are now open.

The Newcombe Medal is awarded to Australia’s most outstanding elite tennis player, while the Australian Tennis Awards honour the achievements of nominated members of the tennis community.

The awards are the highest honour in Australian tennis and align with the Victorian Tennis Awards that were held on 25 June.

The honour roll for the Australian Tennis Awards 2011 featured 10 Victorian winners, including Sale Tennis Club winning Most Outstanding Club.

Members of the public are invited to nominate people they believe have made a significant contribution to the sport. The award categories are:

• Coaching Excellence – High Performance
• Coaching Excellence – Club
• Coaching Excellence – MLC Tennis Hot Shots
• Junior Athlete of the Year
• Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability
• Most Outstanding Tennis Community
• Volunteer Achievement Award
• Most Outstanding 35+ Senior
• Excellence in Officiating
• Most Outstanding Club
• Most Outstanding Tournament
• Most Outstanding School

Nominations are open until 19 October, 2012.