Buck '83 to receive Tennis Creates Impact Award

VADM Sean S. Buck '83, USN (Ret.), will be honored with the 2026 Tennis Creates Impact Award. The honor, presented by the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation, recognizes leaders who exemplify the values of tennis through service, leadership and community impact.A former Navy tennis standout, Buck has maintained a lifelong connection to the sport, from competing as a Division I athlete at the Naval Academy to helping expand access to tennis throughout the Mid-Atlantic today. The retired vice admiral and 63rd superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy built a distinguished naval career that included more than 4,000 flight hours as a Naval Flight Officer and command at multiple levels.

 

The Foundation cited Buck's leadership, sportsmanship and commitment to growing the game through initiatives that make tennis accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. He currently serves on an advisory group supporting the Foundation's planned Tennis Campus project. The November black-tie gala will bring together community leaders, donors and tennis advocates from across the region to celebrate the transformative power of tennis and support programs that strengthen communities through the sport. Learn more about Buck's lasting contributions and the upcoming event.