Avon Tennis is delighted to recognise individuals who have personally contributed to the growth, development and success of tennis across the County. Consequently Honorary Life Memberships have been awarded by the Avon Tennis Executive Committee to the following:

  • A Barker
  • C Curling
  • Mrs C Dacombe
  • Miss J Durie
  • Miss P E Farmer
  • J Fuller
  • N Gould
  • P Harrowell
  • Mrs J Schollar
  • D K Shears
  • Mrs J Shore
  • Mrs V Smart
  • H Weeks

Since its formation in 1976 there has been four Presidents of Avon LTA:

  • Maurice Sinclair (1976 – 1981)
  • Bernard Coombs (1982 – 2006)
  • Olive Brown (2007 – 2012) – featured in the photo below as a Winner at the 2016 British Tennis Awards.
  • Tony Barker (2012 – to date)