Our Awards
Grit & Sportsmanship Award
The Grit & Sportsmanship Award is a special award created in memory of Kent Yamazaki. Kent represented Western Australia at the National Team Championships, The Pizzey Cup and the National Schools Championships where they won the National Championships. Kent was one of the top players in Australia and regularly attended National Camps and ITF events. Kent was an incredibly hard worker who maximised his ability through his dedication to the game, 100% effort and being a true professional . The award embodies Kent’s spirit and the foundation’s three key values of Grit, Passion & Friendship. This award recognises young athletes who portray these three values.
Kevin Herbert(Hensman UTR event) and Presenter Phil Lamprecht(North Beach TC)23.Aug.2020
Leo Terrade(Dalkeith UTR event) and Presenter Tom George(Tennis Australia/Kent Yamazaki & Bob Brett Tennis Foundation Committee member)13.Sep.2020
Ksenija-Ana Vujacic(Hensman Masters UTR) and Presenter Andrew Roberts(Tennis Australia National Academy Coach in Brisbane)3.Oct.2020 Gerard is qualified U12 Canberra National. Ksenija won 2021 U18 Busselton Junior Open. Congratulations!
Senuji Liyanage(right) 9 Jan 2022. Mandurah Tennis Centre. Left : Coastline Tennis Head Coach Clay Berry
Jovana (middle) 29 Jan 2022 at Applecross Senior High School. Left : Sharan Dogra(Our Foundation Committee), Right : Brad Ladyman(Coach)
Veronica Lombardi (12th December 21) at Mt Lawley Tennis Club WA Hardcourt UTR
Aden Rezvan and Presenter Len Cannel(Tennis Australia) 25 Nov 2020
Gidon Scop(5th April 21) at Mt Lawley Tennis Club 1 Day UTR Tournament with Rhys McDougall(PLAY TENNIS Head Coach).
Tobiah Passmore(16th April 21) at Mt Lawley Tennis Club 1 Day UTR Tournament with Rhys McDougall(PLAY TENNIS Head Coach).
Sophie Bacea-Anton(15th Aug 21) at Mt Lawley Tennis Club 1 Day UTR Tournament with Rhys McDougall(PLAY TENNIS Head Coach).
Katya Horrocks(12th Sep 2021)(Hensman Park UTR Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC) .Katya saved 4 match points in 2nd set tibreak and won 3rd set. She played with amazing grit mentality.
Zoe Hiong(Left)/Christian Rusli(Right) and Presenter Steve Fitzgerald(YONEX Australia) . 19 Sep 2021. YONEX WA Junior UTR Team Championship at Tennis Central.
Elena Manoj(23th Sep 21) at National Development Squad - WA UTR Series with Peter Schoolkate(Coach/Presenter).
Rory Marles(Left)/Lauren Nikoloski(Right) and Presenter Brad Ladyman. 25 June 2021. National Development Squad at State Tennis Centre.
Karin Hiramatsu(19 April 2021). Putting amazing effort and hardworking with G.R.I.T mentality in all matches in school holiday. Karin with her squad mates Elijah(Feb21, award winner) and Isabella(Photo)
Shellby Tranchita(7th March 21) at Mt Lawley Tennis Club WA Hardcourt UTR with Rhys McDougall(PLAY TENNIS Head Coach).
Alexandra Gerspacher(31 Jan 20) WA Grasscourt UTR Championship at Mt Lawley Tennis Club
Lana Mravak and Presenter Emma Hayman(Tennis Australia) 13.Dec.2020
Charlie Nutt(East Fremantle UTR event)19.Dec.2020
Gerard Hadianto(23 Jan 20) at YONEX Junior Masters Tournament with Mr.Jeremy Hudson(Our Foundation Board). Gerard is qualified U12 Canberra National. Good Luck Gerald!
Charlotte Charlotte Vanstone Mcgrath(23 Jan 20) at YONEX Junior Masters Tournament. She came from Victoria to play East Fremantle UTR and YONEX Junior Masters. She went up to grant final at East Freo.
Nathan Schupelius(31 Jan 20) WA Grasscourt UTR Championship at Mt Lawley Tennis Club
![Tory Redpath with Presenter Brenton Bacon in Darwin YONEX UTR Junior Tennis 1 [26Jun-Lockdown-4thJuly] at Tennis Palmerston](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3261583b7d79280d20403f/f12cbe88-77bf-455c-ae8b-778e0174785b/TORY.JPG)
Tory Redpath with Presenter Brenton Bacon in Darwin YONEX UTR Junior Tennis 1 [26Jun-Lockdown-4thJuly] at Tennis Palmerston
Stefan Harangozo(Jan 2021). Stefan won FIFS IMG Lauriston Junior Tournament(64 Draw) & he reached to the final MCC Glen Iris Silver(75players attended) from outside of seeded position. And he lost Pakenham & All Stars Tennis in early stage but he won consolation draws with grit mentality. Stefan won 3 matches in VIC U14 National Qualifying with amazing grit mentality outside of seed positions. Good luck to Stefan! in Canberra National!
Charlotte Mweemba(27.Jan.21) YONEX Hensman Green Ball UTR event with Tomio Yamazaki
![Christopher Anthony with Presenter Brenton Bacon in Darwin YONEX UTR Junior Tennis 2 [5th-7thJuly]at Tennis Palmerston](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3261583b7d79280d20403f/fc702894-411c-48ef-9d35-6aa72af4a4b1/CHRISTOPHER.JPG)
Christopher Anthony with Presenter Brenton Bacon in Darwin YONEX UTR Junior Tennis 2 [5th-7thJuly]at Tennis Palmerston
Benett Gerspacher(31.Jan.21)YONEX Hensman Park UTR Bob Brett Memorial event with Arthur Brett and Belinda Stowell
Koharu Nishikawa(Jan.2021). Koharu is 11 years old. She challenged U14 Silver event in Jan. Koharu won U14 MCC Glen Iris JT & U14 Pakenham Summer Classic and U14 Waverley Tennis Silver Junior Events singles and doubles both!. She played with grit mentality. Good luck to Koharu! in Canberra National!
Misty Woodhouse(5th March 21) at Sorrento Tennis Club UTR After School Event with Richard Sampson(Instyle Tennis Management Head Coach).
Elijah Liu(28th Feb 2021)(Hensman Park UTR Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC)
Aidan Chan, 9 Dec 2021. National Development Squad at State Tennis Centre. Left : Tom George (Tennis Australia/KYBBTF Committee Member)
Kester Sunkar(20th Feb 21) and Presenter Mr. Lance Hinds(Applecross SHS Tennis Coordinator in ( YONEX UTR Under 8.0 Level Based Singles 1 Day FAST4 Charity Tournament
Stefan Trofimczyk(Sorrento Instyle Tennis UTR events) and Presenter Jerome Iaconi(2018 Pizzey Cup Individual Singles Winner) 6.Nov.2020
Harshil Pujari(middle) 9 Dec 2021. National Development Squad at State Tennis Centre. Left : Emma Hayman(Talent Development Manager), Right : Marisa Gianotti(Tennis Australia Scholarship Coach)
Claudia Shearwood and Amy Findlay(Alexander Park UTR event) and Presenter Emma Hayman(Tennis Australia Talent Operations Manager)6.Oct.2020. Amy is qualified U12 Canberra National. Good Luck Amy!
Ben Roberts(Cottesloe UTR event) and presenters Alicia Molik(Former World No8) and Jessie Culley(Multipul Junior National Champion) 11.Oct.2020
Brendan Chan(Hensman Park Green Ball Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC) and Jay Fairclough*2020 UTR performance series finalist" 18.Oct.2020
Jaun Yum and Presenter Len Cannel(Tennis Australia) 25 Nov 2020. Jaun is qualified U14 Canberra National. Good Luck Jaun!
Jiasan Liew (Hensman Park UTR Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC) and Lily Fairclough*Multipule National Junior Doubles finalist" 8.Nov.2020
Gabriel Teague(Hensman Park Green Ball Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC) and Lily Fairclough*Multipule National Junior Doubles finalist" 18.Oct.2020
Jayden David(Sorrento Instyle Tennis UTR event) & Presenter Tomio Yamazaki 6.Nov.2020
Noah Austen(Hensman Park UTR Event) and Presenters James Connelly(Hensman TC) and Lily Fairclough*Multipule National Junior Doubles finalist" 8.Nov.2020
Winner : Arianna Smith and Tom George(Left), Alex Capill , Representative of Bendigo Community Bank at Palmerston NT UTR Green Ball event) 12.March.2022
Winner : Ashlyn Grigg and Tom George(Left), Alex Capill , Representative of Bendigo Community Bank at Palmerston NT UTR Green Ball event) 12.March.2022
Winner : Roy Voy and Tom George(Left), Alex Capill , Representative of Bendigo Community Bank at Palmerston NT UTR Green Ball event) 12.March.2022
Winner : Keelan TeWhata and Tom George(Left), Alex Capill , Representative of Bendigo Community Bank at Palmerston NT UTR Green Ball event) 12.March.2022
![Winner : Mary-June Quinn & Presenter Joanne Keaney at Mt Lawley UTR series[9/10 March 2022]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3261583b7d79280d20403f/1649166545879-0CKCIRMVA17XA53MY5QU/MJ_QUINN.jpg)
Winner : Mary-June Quinn & Presenter Joanne Keaney at Mt Lawley UTR series[9/10 March 2022]
![Winner : Alana Ward & Presenter Alex Capil at Tennis Palmerston Darwin UTR series[2-3 April 22]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3261583b7d79280d20403f/1649166473210-DKPI6W3KUQM96HPO1HKK/Grit%2BAward%2BWinner%2BDarwin%2BApril2022.jpg)
Winner : Alana Ward & Presenter Alex Capil at Tennis Palmerston Darwin UTR series[2-3 April 22]
Addison Franklin and Presenters Mitchell Pleydell(Talent Operations Manager : left)/Goran Marijan(National Development Squad Coach) at State Tennis Centre 7th April 2022. NDS Verified UTR event.
Robert Eastman(Mt Lawley UTR event 9-10April2022) and Presenter Zach Viiala(2021 Tennis West Junior Star Winner). Sharan Dogra(Left) Our foundation committee member, Rhys Mcdougall(Mt Lawley TC Head Coach).
Taylor Albury(Tennis Palmerston UTR event in NT) & Presenter Alex Capill(Tennis Palmerston Head Coach) 14 May 2022
Lucas Sirbu(Hensman Park UTR) & Presenter James Connelly on 29 May 2022
Parth Mohan (NDS Squad UTR June 2022) & Presenter Mitchell Pleydell
RIana Tan and Presenter Rhys Mcdougall (YONEX North Beach TC High Performance UTR in July 2022)
Toma Terasawa(left) & Presenter James Connelly (Coach) at Hensman Park TC in Aug 2022
Chloe Tyers & presenter Tomio Yamazaki at State Tennis Centre in Burswood. 2022 Kent Yamazaki Team Championship
Jonah Paiker & presenter Tomio Yamazaki at Tennis Central. 2023 Bob Brett Memorial Cup
Harry Ertzen(right) & Rhys Mcdougall at Mt Lawley UTR event (March 2023)
Boston Paull(left) & Rhys Mcdougall at Mt Lawley UTR event (April 2023)
Annual Grit & Sportsmanship Award
Applecross Senior High School
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2020 Winner : Cameron Burton
Presenter Emma Hayman(Tennis Australia Talent Operations Manager)
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2020 Winner : Ruby Broadbent
Presenter Emma Hayman(Tennis Australia Talent Operations Manager)
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2021 Winner : Ryan Ong
Presenter (Mr. Lee Jarvinen: Applecross SHS)
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2021 Winner : Naomi-Mariana Vakadranu
Presenter Marisa Gianotti(Tennis Australia Scholarship Coach)
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2022 Winner : Joey Chuma
Presenter Lance Hinds (Applecross Senior High School )
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2022 Winner : Mary-June Quinn
Presenter Lance Hinds (Applecross Senior High School )
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2023 Winners : Josaih Das & Churina Ganta
Tennis & Academic Award
Applecross Senior High School
The Tennis & Academic Award is a prestigious student-athlete award created in memory of Kent Yamazaki. This award recognises outstanding performance for both tennis and academic excellence. Kent excelled on the tennis court and in the classroom at Applecross. Kent was greatly respected by his peers for his great time management and hard work that resulted in straight A’s at Applecross. Kent achieved stellar academic results whilst representing the Applecross tennis team which included a National Title and numerous State Championships. The award is presented to the student-athlete who has excelled in the classroom and on the tennis court.
2020 Winner Talia Edgar/Presenter Mr.Paul Leach Applecross SHS principal
2021 Winner Mary-June Quinn/Presenter Mr.Paul Leach Applecross SHS principal
2022 Winner Talia Edgar (2nd time)
2023 Elena Manoj
Player of the Year “Bob Brett Award”
Player of the Year is a prestigious athlete award which recognises outstanding performance. Nominations will be made based on the attitude toward tennis, efforts, tournament results for the past year.
2021 Winner : Koharu Nishikawa (her coach Tony Vermaak)
Our Trustee Arthur Brett handed “Bob Brett Award” frame to Koharu Nishikawa (11th.Jan.2022)
Dear Koharu,
Congratulations on your wonderful year in tennis.
It is a great pleasure for me to hear that you have been announced as the winner of the BOB BRETT AWARD. My brother Bob thought very highly of you and would be thrilled with your continued development since being the recipient of the G.R.I.T and Sportsmanship Award.
Tennis is a wonderful game that challenges athletes in movement, stroke play, tactics and of course determination. Bob was passionate about providing opportunities for young people to pursue their tennis dreams. He would be so happy that you are following yours.
Best wishes in your future endeavours. I will be following your progress with great interest!
Kind regards,
Arthur Brett
Tennis West “Kent Yamazaki Award”
The award embodies Kent’s spirit and the foundation’s three key values of Grit, Passion & Friendship. This award recognises young athletes who portray these three values. Tennis West Performance Team nominates hardworking junior tennis player once a year.
Cameron Burton received the Tennis West Kent Yamazaki Award on the 8 Oct 2021 and was commended for her work ethic and enthusiasm over the past 12 months. Burton has enjoyed one of the biggest surges up the national rankings over the past year, having won WA State Championships alongside numerous junior singles and doubles events and being selected to represent WA at the National Teams Championships on the Gold Coast. Tennis Australia national development squad coach Tom George praised Burton as worthy recipients of the award.