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20/11/2019
‘Massive honour’ for coach Judy Murray to win Lifetime Achievement gong

Judy Murray OBE has been announced today (20 November) as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award for this year’s UK Coaching Awards, which will take place at The Tower Hotel London on the 5 December.

The award will be presented to the ‘Miss-Hits’ founder on the evening of the prestigious event to recognise her achievements through a lifetime dedicated to coaching.

The sheer scope of Judy’s impact across a distinguished 30-year coaching career is impossible to quantify. A role model and global ambassador for women’s tennis, Judy is a key influencer in coach learning, participation and player development.

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