Former Horsham tennis player Stuart Thompson has been recognised for his coaching efforts in the sport.
Thompson was presented a Tennis NSW coaching excellence award for his work at Cammeray Tennis Centre, Wheatley Street Tennis Centre and redeveloping Mosman Lawn Tennis Club. He is a director of Grand Slam Tennis, which operates tennis centres and schools in the lower northern beaches of Sydney.
He was presented his award by tennis commentator and former Grand Slam doubles winner Todd Woodbridge.
Thompson grew up in Horsham and represented Victoria as a junior alongside Mark Philippoussis and Andrew Ilie.