2026 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County has officially announced the 2026 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, November 13, in the Admiral Lawrence Banquet Room at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The annual dinner and induction ceremony brings together community leaders, tennis enthusiasts, and local supporters to honor the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Class:

Bev Schwink - Champion of grassroots tennis, PTR-certified coach, and three-time USTA Nationals competitor.
Don Carlson - Naval Academy leader, selfless coach, and mentor for Annapolis-area tennis players.
Doug Lamartin - Annapolis Area Tennis School President, former Capital Gazette tennis columnist, and lifelong advocate for public tennis programs.
Keith Puryear - Founding USNA Women's Tennis Head Coach, UMBC Hall of Famer, and 12-time Conference Coach of the Year.
Steve Newcomer - Championship-winning player, veteran Air Force service member, and captain of 26 USTA league teams.
Tom Schneider - Vietnam Combat Marine, retired ATF Special Agent, and legendary captain who led "Team Schneider" to four USTA Sectional titles and multiple National appearances.
Tom Walsh - Retired educator and sportsmanship icon who has captained over 100 USTA teams, leading 11 squads to the USTA National Championships.

Veteran TV sportscaster, host, and producer Wiley Baker (AACPS-TV & NFHS Network) will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

Tickets: $165 per person - includes Buffet Dinner & Open Bar