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The GPTA Independent Awards Committee is currently accepting nominations for the awards listed below. Select the link following each award description to make your nomination. The Independent Awards Committee will contact each nominee via email with any follow-up questions. For each nomination, please be sure to include the member's name, email, employer and information describing why you find this individual deserving of an award. Thank you for your participation.

Director of the Year
This award recognizes the tennis director for accomplishments during the past year.  These accomplishments are based on creating and/or growing a comprehensive tennis program with the focus on high-level social and competitive programming, retail services and overall quality and value to membership and/or clients. Click here to submit your nomination
Criteria:
Small facility Director must have 8 or fewer courts
Large facility Director must have 9 or more courts
Must have 1 or more pros working under him or her
Must be USPTA P1 and/or PTR Professional
Must be a member in good standing and actively participate in GPTA events

Head Professional of the Year:
This award recognizes the head professional for hard work and commitment to the tennis program as support to the Tennis Director.  This Head Professional should be viewed as one of our “upcoming directors.” Click here to submit your nomination
Criteria:
Small facility Head Professional must have 8 or fewer courts
Large facility Head Professional must have 9 or more courts
Must have at least have a distinct ownership of a portion of the overall tennis program (i.e., direct the junior program or adult program)
Must manage several program items throughout the year  
Must be USPTA P2 and/or PTR Instructor
Must be a member in good standing and actively participate in GPTA events

Assistant Professional of the Year
This award recognizes the Assistant Professional for hard work and commitment to the tennis program as support to the Tennis Director. This Assistant Professional should be viewed as one of our “upcoming Head Professionals.” Click here to submit your nomination
Criteria:
Small facility Assistant Professional must have 8 or fewer courts
Large facility Assistant Professional must have 9 or more courts
Must be a full-time professional at a club/facility
Must provide at least one other member service in addition to teaching lessons
Must be USPTA P2 and/or PTR Instructor
Must be a member in good standing and actively participate in GPTA events

Independent Professional of the Year
This award recognizes the individual who teaches independently and continues to grow the game of tennis through his or her accomplishments, service and teaching skills. Click here to submit your nomination
Criteria:
Part-Time Independent Professional must teach a minimum of 10 hours per week
Full-Time Independent Professional must teach a minimum of 30 hours per week
Must actively participate in pro-ams tournaments, charity events and/or community leagues and tournaments
Must be a member in good standing and actively participate in GPTA events

THE GEORGIA PEACH (Outstanding Tennis Facility of the Year)
The Georgia Peach awards the best overall facility of both small and large size. This award recognizes a public facility, private club or neighborhood facility for its achievement as the most cutting-edge and well-run tennis program in Georgia while maintaining high standards of appearance, cleanliness and service offered within day-to-day operations. Click here to submit your nomination
Criteria:
Large Facility Award – 9 or more courts, Small Facility Award – 8 or fewer courts
Must show an unquestionable measurement of improvement from the program in previous years
Program should have at least two full-time teaching professionals and a centralized facility
Overall program must be made of individually comprehensive parts including a junior program, adult program, league program, special interest clinics, maintenance program, retail service and special events
Program should contribute to the local tennis community through charity events, city or state tournaments, and/or hosting annual tennis events for special interest groups
Must offer a diverse selection of special events and competition for its membership/players
Cosmetic alterations that improve member satisfaction are a plus
At least one “WOW” factor that separates the facility from all others
All tennis professionals on staff must be GPTA members

Good luck!

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