17 October 2014 | Tennis Victoria

Tennis Victoria appreciates the many dedicated tennis volunteers for their contributions at all levels across the state, as they are the life blood of our great game.

Recently, Tennis Victoria Director, Anne Baldwin, has been travelling around Victoria to make special presentations to just some of those worthy volunteers.

A visit to Melton South Tennis Club saw Trudy Miles – a dedicated 40 year club member, 30 of those years spent serving as a Committee Member – recognised with a Tennis Service Award. On the same evening, Beth MacDonald – whose service to the committee exceeds 49 years – received a Highly Commended Service Award. Both ladies also have roles with the Melton & District Tennis Association.

Les McInerney – a long time contributor to tennis in the Geelong region including President of the Gheringhap Tennis Club for over 30 years – was awarded a Tennis Service Award.

In front of a huge crowd of all Eastern Region Tennis member clubs, two ERT stalwarts were duly recognised for their significant and lengthy service to the Association. Judith Dungey – a Committee member for over 15 years at North Ringwood Tennis Club, among other roles – was presented with a Tennis Service Award, and Fran Absolom – Executive Director of ERT, and a passionate and significant contributor to tennis – received a Highly Commended Service Award.

There are many ways the worthy volunteers at your club or association can be recognised. Volunteers can be officially thanked for their years of service via the Tennis Victoria Volunteer Recognition Program. Clubs and Associations may nominate volunteers to receive a Tennis Service Award or a Highly Commended Service Award like the above contributors to the game.

Find out more, or contact Tennis Victoria to speak to your friendly Community Tennis Officer.