Merill Holt set to net award at Wimbledon
Merill Holt, Tennis Shropshire’s lead volunteer, will receive a prestigious national award during next month’s Wimbledon Championships, writes Stuart Dunn.
Merill, from Shifnal, has been invited to the All England Club to receive a Lawn Tennis Association Meritorious Award.
She said: “I have been invited to the LTA president’s lunch at Wimbledon on July 11 where I will be presented with an award for volunteering.
“I’ve also been given tickets to watch Centre Court matches on the day. It’s lovely to be recognised. I enjoy what I do and I’m proud to have been selected to receive an award.”
Bob Kerr, the chairman of Tennis Shropshire, said it was well deserved recognition for Merill, who is also long-serving chairman of Shifnal Tennis Club, where she has been a member since 1990.
He added: “This award is given to someone that the LTA have decided has given not just long service but also valuable service. As Tennis Shropshire’s lead volunteer, Merill really is much appreciated by everyone who comes into contact with her.
