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Buddy Up News, Awards, and Recognitions!

Buddy Up Tennis has received numerous awards and been recognized by a variety of organizations (including the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the Down Syndrome Society of Central Ohio (DSACO), the Greater Columbus Tennis Association (GCTA), and many more) for its contributions to the Down syndrome and tennis communities. Buddy Up Tennis has also been featured on NBC News, on 97.1 the Fan Sports Radio, in the Columbus Business First, and in a variety of other print, television, and radio media. Click on a picture below (or the accompanying text) to see and hear the great things people are saying and writing about Buddy Up Tennis.

NBC News Columbus Visits Buddy Up - Saturday, August 14, 2010
NBC4 News visited Buddy Up Tennis while we were practicing for our performance on Center Court at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Tennis Tournament near Cincinnati, Ohio. In this news article, you will learn about how Buddy Up got started and all of the fun we are having. A special thank you to Ben Gelber and everyone else at NBC4 News for a great piece about Buddy Up Tennis, and to Buddy, Priscilla Powers, for helping make this happen.

Buddy Up Appears on WLTW5 NBC Cincinnati - Saturday, August 21, 2010
WLTW NBC Channel 5 in Cincinnati aired a segment about the Buddy Up Tennis clinic and demonstration at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Tennis Tournament.

Buddy Up Tennis Interview on 97.1FM The Fan - Sunday, August 15, 2010
Listen to a 15-minute interview with Beth Gibson regarding Buddy Up Tennis that was aired on FM 97.1 and AM 1460 on Sunday, August 15. You will hear exciting news about Buddy Up Tennis, our Athletes, Buddies, Coaches, and much more.

Buddy Up Tennis Athlete Aidan’s Blog
Click here to learn about all of the fun that Aidan and his Dad, Scotte, are having at Buddy Up Tennis.

Center Court Demonstration - Saturday, August 21, 2010
Check out the Buddy Up Tennis demonstration on Center Court before the Men’s Semi Finals match at the Western & Southern Financial Group master Tennis Tournament near Cincinnati, Ohio. This was very special event for all who participated.

Buddy Up Tennis Recognized by the GCTA - Thursday, September, 30, 2010
On Thursday, September 30, 2010, Beth Gibson of Buddy Up Tennis received a Special Recognition Award at the Greater Columbus Tennis Association’s (GCTA) Award Ceremony for her efforts with Buddy Up Tennis in supporting tennis in the Columbus community. Jim Amick from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) was on hand to present Beth with her award. Way to go Beth! Buddy Up Tennis thanks the GCTA and the USTA for their continued support.

Business First Showcases Buddy Up Tennis - Friday, November 5, 2010
Buddy Up Tennis was featured in the Corporate Caring section of the Columbus Business First. Click here to read their entire inspiring article. We are excited and pleased that the good word about Buddy Up Tennis continues to spread quickly!

Buddy Up Tennis & NBC 4 Promote Down Syndrome Awareness - October 26, 2011
NBC 4 News in Columbus showcased Buddy Up Tennis during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This news clip tells the story of how we can all make a difference in the lives of those with Down syndrome if we follow our heart and passion -- just like Will Gibson, whose passion for tennis is what started Buddy Up Tennis.

NBC News Columbus Visits Buddy Up - Saturday, August 13, 2011
NBC News paid a special visit to Buddy Up Tennis at our Saturday, August 13th clinic. It was a special time for all of our Athletes to show-off the tremendous progress they have made throughout the year and to promote our demonstration at the Western & Southern Masters Tennis Event in Cincinnati. A special thanks goes out to NBC 4, Ben Gelber, and Priscilla Shanmugham for making this happen. It always makes a significant and positive impact on our fundraising efforts and creates other television, radio, and newspaper opportunities.

Beth Gibson Receives the Lee Gillespie Award - Sunday, November 6, 2011
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Beth Gibson, the founder and the heart and soul of Buddy Up Tennis, received the Lee Gillespie Award for being the non-tournament player who contributed the most to tennis in 2011 for her work and dedication to Buddy Up Tennis in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Jim Amick from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) presented Beth with her award and delivered an inspiring speech. We are grateful to the USTA, the Greater Columbus Tennis Association, and the Ohio Valley Tennis Association for their continued generous support of Buddy Up Tennis.