USTA Announces Recipients of the 35 x 35 President's Impact Award

The award celebrates individuals and organizations working to grow the sport of tennis and advance the USTA’s mission of reaching 35 million tennis players by 2035.

Orlando, FL – September 2, 2026

The USTA today announced the recipients of the 35 x 35 President’s Impact Award, recognizing individuals and organizations across the country for their contributions to the growth of tennis.  

The 35 x 35 President’s Impact Award supports the USTA’s 35 x 35 strategic initiative, which seeks to make the United States the world’s leading tennis-playing nation by growing the tennis playing population to 35 million by 2035. This initiative aims to inspire healthier people and communities by expanding the availability of quality coaching at all levels, maximizing court availability and supporting the next generation of players. 

This award honors those who have made a meaningful impact on the sport over the past two years at the national, sectional and community levels. Whether through introducing a new player to the game, supporting local programs or volunteering countless hours, the President’s Impact Award shines a spotlight on the people who are dedicated to expanding and strengthening local tennis communities. 

“The growth of tennis happens every day in communities across the country because of people who care deeply about our sport and work tirelessly to share it with others,” said Brian Vahaly, USTA President and Chairman of the Board. “The President’s Impact Award is our opportunity to say thank you, recognize the difference they are making and celebrate the role they play in shaping the future of tennis.”

Pacific Northwest Winners

• Allan Overland
• Avery West
• Cameron Williams
• Coach Donald Johnson
• Connie Clark
• Debbie Borchers
• Jane Demerath
• Jimmy Kayango
• Mary Chennault
• Penny Rohacek
• Ralph Miele
• Val Otto
• William Taylor
• Yael Kaufman

The winners were recognized at the 2026 US Open in the President’s Suite during Fan Week in celebration of their achievements. 

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The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, and launched the US Open Series, linking seven summer WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns approximately 120 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S. and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA’s philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.