2005 USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards

Eve Kraft (1926-1999) started teaching tennis to children in Princeton, New Jersey, and founded the Princeton Community Tennis Program, which soon blossomed into a national model for community-based tennis programs. In 1971, she founded the USTA Education and Resource Center in Princeton. Under Eve’s direction the USTA Princeton office had grown to a staff of over 30 when, in 1993, the USTA moved its operations to White Plains, New York. Eve worked part-time for three more years and then retired and became a full-time volunteer. In 1972, Eve became co-founder and director of the USA Tennis Teachers Conference, held yearly during the US Open. The USTA Recreational Tennis Leadership Workshop was Eve’s brainchild, arising from the National Junior Tennis League National Convention, to what is now known as the Community Tennis Development Workshop. Eve was a visionary, a pioneer and an inspiration to all who loved the game of tennis. Always approachable, Eve was eager to share her knowledge and support. She served as mentor to many who are active in tennis today.
What: / The United States Tennis Association continues the tradition of honoring persons for outstanding fieldwork in community tennis by presenting its annual USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards during the Community Tennis Development Workshop, in Destin, Florida, February 4-7, 2005.
Purpose: / The annual USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions in developing community-based tennis programs through community tennis associations, community centers, schools, and inner city or suburban programs.
Criteria: / All nominees must have at least three consecutive seasons of fieldwork. Candidates must be recommended by at least two people familiar with the candidate’s work. Nominators cannot be members of the candidate’s immediate family. Among the criteria to consider are:
1. / Scope and variety of programs and number of people served
2. / Depth of involvement in community (i.e. impact on community’s overall tennis picture)
3. / New and innovative features resulting from candidates activities
4. / Inspirational and motivational work with adults and/or youth
5. / Involvement of other community service or recreational organizations (i.e. YMCA, Senior Centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, Special Olympics, etc.)
6. / Affiliation with local USTA Section and/or USTA District
Awards: / Six winners of the annual USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards will receive an expense-paid trip to the 2005 Community Tennis Development Workshop in Destin, Florida. This includes a complimentary registration to the Workshop and presentation of the award during the awards banquet. All winners will be notified by telephone or mail at least one month prior to the Workshop.
Deadline: / Nominations must be completed on this form and received by October 1, 2004.
Send to: / United States Tennis Association
Attn: 2005 USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Awards
70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604

Fax: 914-696-7286 or Email:

2005 USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Award Application
I. Nominee:
Name: / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.
First Name / Last Name
Address:
City: / State: / Zip:
Daytime Phone: / Fax: / Email:
Occupation:
Name of community tennis program:
Name of sponsoring organization or CTA:
Facilities used for tennis programming: (Check all that apply)
Public Park / School (K-12) / College/University / Commercial Club
Private Club / Other:
II. Recommended By: Must be recommended by two persons familiar with Nominee’s work
Name: / Name:
First Name / Last Name / First Name / Last Name
Address: / Address:
City: / City:
State: / Zip: / State: / Zip:
Daytime Phone: / Daytime Phone:
Email: / Email:
Relationship to Nominee: / Relationship to Nominee:
III. Description of program: Please describe the Nominee’s program and his or her role in its development. Please include other materials such as brochures, press releases, and flyers, as appropriate.
IV. Number of participants in Nominee’s program(s):
2002: / 2003: / 2004: / 2005 (expected):
V. Population of community served: Please check only one.
24,999 or fewer / 25,000-74,999 / 75,000-199,999 / 200,000-499,999 / 500,000 or more
VI. Impact of Nominee’s program on the overall development of tennis in the community:
VII. Describe Nominee’s inspirational and/or motivational work with youth, adults, seniors, diverse cultures, special populations, etc.:
VIII. New and innovative tennis programs resulting from Nominee’s work:
IX. Nominee’s involvement in community and with local USTA Section/District, and with other community based organizations:
X. Specific reasons Nominee deserves to win this award (Use additional paper if necessary):
Name of person completing this application:
First Name / Last Name
Relationship to Nominee:
Daytime Phone: / Email:
This application and supporting materials must be received by October 1, 2004
Mail to: United States Tennis Association

Attn: 2005 USTA Eve Kraft Community Service Award

70 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
Fax: (914) 696-7286