The USTA Southwest Tennis Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to recognize those members of the Section, both players and non-players, whose achievements and contributions are worthy of the highest commendation and recognition.
The Southwest Section Tennis Hall of Fame will consist of those who have made the most outstanding contributions to tennis in the Southwest Section. These women and men will be divided into two categories, player and non-player, although some may be outstanding in both categories and should receive priority consideration.
USTA Members are encouraged to fill out then send in this ONLINE NOMINATION FORM on a potential Hall of Famers behalf. Applications MUST be received by AUGUST 1 to be considered for the current year's Hall of Fame class.
Hall of Fame Eligibilty Requirements
*Candidate must be nominated by a member of the USTA Southwest Section
*Candidate must be 35 years of age or older and of good moral character (45 years of age for non-player category)
*Candidate must have lived in section for no less than 10 years and have been active in tennis within the section for a period of 10 years
*Candidate may be living or deceased
To learn more about the Criteria for Southwest Hall of Fame candidacy, click HERE.
Any other questions, please send Hall of Fame nominations to your respective District Hall of Fame Chairs (listed below).
USTA Southwest Hall Of Fame Committee
Hall of Fame Chair
Richard Johnson
richarddjtennis@aol.com
Southern Arizona
Jim Reffkin
jimreffkin@reffkintenniscenter.com
Greater El Paso-area (GEPTA)
Mike Bezemek
(915) 740-9853
mbezem@sisd.net
Northern New Mexico
Beverly Bourguet
beverlybourguet@gmail.com
Central Arizona
Peter Bronson
peterbronson@att.net
Northern Arizona
Chris Howard
choward4541@q.com
USTA Southwest Hall of Fame Inductees
|
Year
|
Inductee
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| 2012 |
Bill Lenoir
Jack Kennedy
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2011
|
Donald Ball
Timothy Russell
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2010
|
Robert Goldfarb
Sally Grabham
Anne Lane
|
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2009
|
Margaret Osborne duPont
Jim Grabb
Judy Stark
|
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2008
|
Bob Capron
Richard Johnson
|
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2007
|
Sheila McInerney
Dr. William Rivera
Christy Balsiger
George Yuhas
|
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2006
|
Sam Fields
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2005
|
Jim Reffkin
|
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2004
|
Suzanne E. Jollensten
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2003
|
Virginia Renouard
Brian Cheney
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2002
|
George Druliner
Dick Gorman
Walter Driver
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2001
|
Georgiann Carroll
Bob Howard, Sr.
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2000
|
Sissy B. Kelly
Maxine King
Dona Boyden
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1999
|
Marian Palmer
Jason Morton
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1998
|
Paige Shunny
Vivien Bull
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1997
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Dr. Lester M. Snyder, Jr.
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1996
|
Nancy Neeld
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1995
|
Dr. Anne Pittman
Margaret Varner Bloss
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1994
|
Winslow "Mike" Blanchard
Florence "Flo" Blanchard
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1993
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T. Jefferson Glover
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1992
|
Gordon Jorgensen
Hal Christie
Norman A. Ferguson
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1991
|
Milton Coggins
Marguerite Chesney
Russell E. Ball
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