University Open Wins Award
At the Queensland Tennis Awards on Saturday night, 9 November, the University of Queensland Open Tennis Championships won the award for the Most Outstanding Event in 2024.
The Award plaque is on display in the trophy cabinet inside the UQ Tennis Clubhouse.
The 53rd University Open was played over three weekends (13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 July) with around 380 players competing in 33 events, ranging from the Open Singles to the C Grade Doubles and from the 60 & Over Singles to the 16 & Under Singles. 726 matches were played with $8,430 awarded in prizemoney and gift vouchers.
The tournament was a great success thanks to the efforts of Alex, Ashley, Bec, Doug, Jeff, Jo, Ken, Peter & Troy.
The Awards Dinner was held at the W Brisbane, North Quay, and was hosted by Todd Woodbridge and Casey Dellacqua. With 17 award categories, the Queensland Tennis Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge the achievements of athletes, clubs, coaches, volunteers, and individuals who have made a positive impact on the sport. A highlight of the night was Casey & Todd’s interview with John Millman where he discussed his struggles on the circuit and his pride in playing for Australia at the Olympic Games and in the Davis Cup.
Photos from the Awards Dinner can be found on Tennis Queensland's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=tennisqueensland&set=a.1116912833770443
The complete list of Award winners (in order of presentation on the night):
Regional Shield - Sunshine Coast Regional Assemby
Most Outstanding School - Toowoomba Anglican School
Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative - Positive Energy Enabling Abilities
Coaching Excellence (Club) - Wayne Fielder
Coaching Excellence (Development) - Shayne Tabb
Coaching Excellence (Performance) - Chris Mahony
Excellence in Officiating - Vince Robertson
Most Outstanding Event - 2024 Open 3K University of Queensland Open Championships
Geoffrey E. Griffith Volunteer Achievement Award - Dianne White
Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Master - Kerryn Cyprien
Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability - Archie Graham
Eddie Machin Regional Male Junior Athlete of the Year - Rohan Hazratwala
Anthony Richardson Regional Female Junior Athlete of the Year - Juliet Santitto
Wendy Turnbull Medal Male Junior Athlete of the Year - Hayden Jones
Wendy Turnbull Medal Female Junior Athlete of the Year - Emerson Jones
Ashley Cooper Medal Athlete of the Year - Adam Walton
Most Outstanding Club - Mooloolaba Tennis Club (Metro) & Callide Valley Tennis Association (Regional/Rural)
