Local Tennis Organization, Parks and Recreation Agency and Individuals Net Top Honors from North Carolina Tennis Association

January 31, 2007 Chapel Hill, NC- The United States Tennis Association/North Carolina office recently announced their awards recipients for 2006. Eight award recipients are from Durham and Orange County! The award recipients were recognized last weekend at The Annual Awards Luncheon during NC Tennis Association’s 2007 Tennis Weekend. The Luncheon was held in the Pinehurst Resort’s Carolina Hotel at 12 noon on Saturday, January 27, 2007.

The following individuals and organizations were recognized:

David Senerchia (Durham)- Junior Male Tennis Sportsmanship Award for the 12’s;
Tori Helpingstine (Chapel Hill)-Junior Female Tennis Sportsmanship Award for the 14’s; Marianna Pernia (Durham) -Adult Female Sportsmanship Award;
Jason Zoladz (Hillsborough), Tennis Pro and High School Coach at Orange High, received the Educational Merit Award; Orange County Recreation and Parks received the Outstanding Parks and Recreation Department of the Year; and Gonzolo “Gonzo” Arriagada, Tennis Pro at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club, received recognition as the Tennis Professional of the Year.

The Durham Orange Community Tennis Association (DOCTA) received two awards: The Member Organization of the Year and the Junior Tournament of the Year Award for the DOCTA Open Jr. Tennis Challenge/Nike Tour. “Because of the awesome effort and support of our Board of Directors, Community Tennis Coordinator, four Parks and Recreation Departments, public and private tennis organizations and tennis advocates, these awards are well deserved. We would not have reached our mission without their support” said DOCTA Board President, John McLean.