Selection is based on overall

layout and adaptation to site; excellence of court surface and lights;

ease of maintenance; accommodations for players, spectators, media and

officials; USTA membership; aesthetics; amenities; and programs supporting

the USTA and growth of the game.

Winners are selected from each

of five categories: small tennis centers (two-10 courts), large tennis

centers (11 or more courts), collegiate tennis centers, public tournament

tennis centers with permanent stadium seating and field courts, and public

USTA Organizational member facilities which support USTA and other growth

of the game programs.

The Peachtree City Tennis Center

was the only facility in the nation given the additional recognition of

Tournament Host Facility. In 2003, the Center was the only facility to

host three collegiate events, including a collegiate national championship;

three junior events, including a junior national championship and a junior

national schedule event; an adult state championship; and a USTA Professional

Challenger.

Award winners will receive

a plaque, a sign suitable for display at each facility, and a one-year

organizational membership to the USTA. Names of each winner will be inscribed

on a plaque in the lobby of the USTA National Tennis Center, home of the

US Open.