Awards

Derbyshire LTA Tennis Awards

Celebrating excellence in British tennis and padel

The LTA Awards, presented by Lexus, shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations across Great Britain.

First launched in 2015 by former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, these awards celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work of some of the 25,000 volunteers who give their time to support and grow the sport across the country. From clubs and venues to coaches and officials to parks and players, the awards recognise those who are making a real difference in their communities.

 

Derbyshire Tennis Limited Award Winners 2025:

 

Award Category

Winner

Men’s Player

Jay Clarke

Ladies Player 

Victoria Allen

County team 

Over 35s Men’s Team

Club 

Repton Rackets

Club Player 

Kylie Holmes, Charlotte Clarke

Coach of Year 

Kath Burton

Performance Coach 

James Rushby  

Assistant

Petar Gyurchev

U18s Boys 

Dylan Davies

U18s Girls 

Eisha Kaur Chandi, Coco Witton, Tiffany Mitchell-Ojelabi 

Tennis Opened Up 

Andy Bell

Competition of the Year 

Derbyshire Closed

Official 

Hossain Shahidullah

School of the Year 

SSP

Young Volunteer 

Alek and Marleyna Trifunovic

Cathy Sabin Volunteer 

Sally Hargreaves

Veterans Player  

Kathryn Cook

Lifetime Achievement 

Jane Rushby 2025, Ashley Broomhead 2026 

 

 

Derbyshire Tennis Association Award Winners 2024:

Award Category

Winner

Club of the Year

Derbyshire Tennis Centre

Development Coach of the Year

Duncan Coates

Performance Coach

Tom Rushby

Connecting Communities

Derbyshire Tennis Centre

Park Venue of the Year

Not awarded

Competition of the Year

Not awarded

Tennis for All Award

Chesterfield Tennis Club

School of the Year

Repton School

University of the Year

Not awarded.

Lifetime Acheivement

Not awarded.

Official of the Year

Hossain Shahidullah

Volunteer of the Year

Matt Cassar

Rising Star

Stan Salmon

Tennis For All Award

Not awarded

LTA President’s Award

Not awarded

Women’s Player

Hollie Kok.

Men’s Player

Seb Harrison

Girls Player

Casey Mauro

Boys Player

Warren Hu

Veteran Player

Jane Rushby

Club Player 

Ros Pioli

Assistant Coach

Kath Burton

County Team

Derbyshire Ladies

Outstanding Acheivement

Abbie Breakwell