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Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Sportsmanship Award

Since 2000, a Sportsmanship Award has been awarded each year to a player who has demonstrated qualities of good sportsmanship and who has significantly demonstrated his or her commitment to the cause of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. The winner is selected by the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Player Liaison Committee and is awarded as part of the Sunday Patient Recognition program prior to the Open Finals. Congratulations to all of our past winners!

  • 2024 - Paul Kolenich
  • 2023 - Elisabeth Walker
  • 2022 - Clay Sollenberger
  • 2021 - Bruce Gullikson
  • ​2020 - Meghan Kimber
  • 2019 - Matt Narr
  • 2018 - Marla Menne
  • 2017 - Julian Dehn
  • 2016 - Tobias Wernet
  • 2015 - Katie Resch
  • 2014 - Bob Marolt
  • 2013 - Imke Reimers
  • 2012 - Erik Donley
  • 2011 - Justen Seim
  • 2010 - John Trondson
  • 2009 - Craig Gordon
  • ​2008 - Robin Coverdale
  • 2007 - Marc Miller
  • 2006 - Mary Cornell
  • 2005 - Chris Combs
  • 2004 - Michelle Olson
  • 2003 - Dan Shannon
  • 2002 - Mike Olson
  • 2001 - Julia Mars
  • 2000 - Kevin Werwie


Paul Kolenich Wins 2025 Sportsmanship Award

Paul Kolenich holds sportsmanship trophy

Congratulations to Paul Kolenich, the 2024 winner of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Sportsmanship Award. Paul is committed to the cause on so many levels, participating in this tournament for over 10 years. 


He is consistently one of the top fundraisers for the event, including raising over $4,700 in 2024. He volunteers his time before, during and after the tournament and organizes his White Bear Lake Boys team to volunteer at the event as well. 


Paul always has a smile on his face, and beer in his hand, and is what the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is all about. 


Thank you, Paul!

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