East Glos shortlisted for two national tennis awards
The LTA Awards, presented by Lexus, shine a light on the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations across Great Britain.
Following its recent success in winning five awards at Gloucestershire LTA county level, East Glos is proud to now be shortlisted for two national LTA awards: Club of the Year and Protect Where We Play.
This year’s finalists were selected from more than 3,000 nominations, the highest number in the awards’ 11-year history. Spanning 14 categories, nominees first progressed through County Award, Tennis Scotland, and Tennis Wales selections before being considered by the national panels.
The awards will be presented at the National Tennis Centre on Thursday 16th April.
Club chair, Andrea Butland, said: “Well done to club manager Darren and all the team. To be shortlisted twice in five years for Club of the Year is a great achievement. The shortlisting for Protect Where We Play is a testament to the excellent work done by the staff team and our sustainability working group”.
Club of the Year
The club’s shortlisting is for outstanding growth, innovation, and contributions to the community impact of Gloucestershire tennis and padel. It’s a reflection of the tremendous work done by club manager Darren and his team, as well as by our many volunteers on the board and committees.
The club’s achievements in 2025, included:
- Significant membership growth.
- Improved systems for members, visitors and administration.
- Four new padel courts.
- Inclusive walking tennis and wheelchair tennis.
- Schools and community coaching sessions.
- The first club in the county to receive the LTA Youth Recognised Venue Award.
- An expanded coaching programme.
- County and national event hosting.
- Supporting the local community and charities.
Protect Where We Play (Sustainability)
The club has been shortlisted in recognition of its excellent sustainability progress over several years.
The highlights are:
- Being part of the local authority’s ambition to be net zero by 2030.
- Monitoring and reducing carbon emissions.
- LED floodlights on seven courts with plans to convert four more in 2026.
- LED lighting in the clubhouse.
- Recycling initiatives, including tennis and padel balls.
- New EV chargers installed.
- Biodiversity – planters and wild flowers.
- Various initiatives taken by our grounds team.
- Encouraging cycling.
- Hosting a sustainability forum bringing together local businesses and acting as a case study.