There is no shortage of incredible individuals and organizations making a positive impact on tennis in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each year, USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation honors those who are uplifting, supporting, and going above and beyond for tennis through our Annual Awards program. 

The Mid-Atlantic tennis community nominated outstanding individuals and community providers for the Annual Awards and those who exemplify the guiding principles of Community, Character, and Well-being under the “USTA Mid-Atlantic Creates” theme. 

Nominations poured in during nomination period, each sharing inspiring stories of tennis leaders of all ages in the Mid-Atlantic region. The commitment of individuals and providers in the region to the sport has not gone unnoticed.

After careful review, USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation introduces the 2025 USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Tennis Creates Award winners who continue to make an impact on and off the court. 

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Tennis Creates…

Community Champion Award: Andrew Acquadro

• DC Department of Parks and Rec Citiwide Tennis & Pickleball Director expanding affordable, inclusive programming citywide.

Provider Champion Award: Essam Laskar

• Founder of Laskar Tennis, making the game accessible by partnering with local county park and recreation departments around the Mid-Atlantic.

Youth Leader Award: Sahej Jaspal

• A 9-year-old standout athlete and volunteer inspiring his peers on and off the court. 

Adult Leader Award: Carisa Dueweke

• A league leader who helped increase league participation and elevated player experience.

Tennis in the Classroom: Chip Boling

• High-school coach and tournament director committed to growing youth tennis participation.

Coach of the Year: Wendy Massarelli

• Girls Rule the Court™ coach in Loudoun County, empowering girls through tennis and social-emotional learning.

Congratulations to all the winners. The 2025 USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Tennis Creates award winners will receive their award and recognition at the Tennis Creates Gala on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Salamander Hotel in Washington D.C. 

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USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to promoting tennis and its physical, social, and emotional health benefits. Learn about our impact in the region and how USTA Mid-Atlantic creates community, character, and well-being.