The region is well represented on the finalists list for Tennis NSW's annual awards.
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Long-time Gunnedah coach Dale Martin is a finalist in the Coaching Excellence - Performance category, while Armidale Tennis Club member Maurie Stephen is up for the Most Outstanding 30+ Senior player award.
Armidale's Sandon Public School is meanwhile one of four finalists for the Most Outstanding School.
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They are up against Hilltop Road Public School, Saint Mary's Catholic College (Northern Beaches) and The McDonald College.
Martin and Stephen are both one of two finalists.
"It was a bit of a surprise," Martin said of finding out he was a finalist.
"But very honoured."
The first time he has been a finalist for the award he said it is a nice acknowledgement for all of the hard work.
"You do do a lot of work," he said. "You're down there (the courts) six days a week and go away with a lot of the more elite players to tournaments."
The awards will be held virtually on Thursday night.
