Jay Leno surprises Tony Bennett by bringing out his cake and telling some jokes as he credited Tony with helping him start his career.

Comedian Rita Rudner, an avid supporter of the Foundation and Tony Bennett, shares her jokes with the crowd.

Tony Bennett signing.

Andre Agassi and his father and former coach Mike Agassi at this years Hall of Fame.

Headliner Clint Holmes and Domenick Allen (former lead singer of the band Foreigner) perform at last years event.

Frankie Avalon.

Andre Agassi and wife Steffi Graff come to support the Hall of Fame induction of Mike Agassi.

"Rudy" Ruettiger whose story was made into the award winning film "RUDY".

Crooner Jack Jones serenades Tony Bennett.

MTV Group of 2008, Mosaic performed and was praised by Tony Bennett.

"Rudy" Ruettiger whose story was made into the film "RUDY", Foundation Founder Ryan Wolfington, Frankie Avalon, Heart Award 2009 winners Rashae and Jeff Taylor, Tony Bennett, Co-Founder Marty Hennessy, Legendary singer Phyllis McGuire (McGuire Sisters) , legendary coach and father Mike Agassi and sponsor Jason Spacek.

Producer/Actor Eduardo Verastagui, Tony Bennett Media Award winner for film "BELLA" 2007

 

Heart Award Winners from last year, Winnie and Bob Schulman.

Tony Bennett with VegasTennis.com's Marty Hennessy Jr. Tennis Foundation's youth.

Tony Bennett, Jay Leno and Ryan Wolfington.

 

Agassi Foundation's Tim Blenkiron gets Heart Award in 2006 with Mike Agassi and Tony Bennett.

Tony and Susan Bennett with Ali Landry (Actor) and Alejandro Monteverde (Writer/Director).

Presents

An Intimate Evening & Dinner Gala
with Tony Bennett & Celebrity Guests

at

Produced by Clint Holmes

Featuring Rita Rudner, Clint Holmes, Mosaic, former lead singer of Foreigner Domenick Allen, Ellie Smith and more

Event Sponsored By

You are cordially invited to a private evening and dinner with Tony Bennett and friends to celebrate this years Big Heart Award's. All proceeds go to support VegasTennis.com's Marty Hennessy Jr. Tennis Foundation and a portion to USTA-Nevada programming.

Tao in the Venetian Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada

Entertainment By

Special Celebrity Guest

Event Sponsored By

Level 5 & Tier 10
USTA-Nevada
Marriott
Tomchin Family Foundation
Anna & Sean Wolfington Foundation
Winnie and Bob Schulman
DARTFISH
Sea Colony Tennis Resort
Club Sport Green Valley
Neiman Marcus
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
PGA Tour
Red Velvet Cafe
HELIUSA Tours
VEGAS Magazine
Steven L. Braun
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Pieros
Mike Agassi
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Tim Blenkiron
Asia Muhammad
Phantom of the Opera
Granello Bakery
Meadows Bank
Spa Resort Casino Palm Springs
Andy Ferguson of Ferguson & Associates
Laurel Springs Online Learning
Shakira
Lincy Foundation
Stirling Club
Las Vegas Hilton
TennisWarehouse.com
Taylor Family Foundation
Montecito Companies
VegasTennis.com
Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Amelia Island Resort and Tennis Club Massage Advantage
Sacks Fifth Avenue
Sawyer Cellars
Shriners Hospitals
HARVEST BREAD
Venetian Resort
LUXURY Las Vegas Magazine
The McTigue Financial Group
Montage Resorts, Dana Point
Clint Holmes
Kelly Clinton Band
Vinnie Falcone
Carol & Harry Wolfington Family
BNP Paribas
Diane and Jerry Wendel
Bob and Regina Raphaelson
Chris Evert Tennis Academy
Rose Law Group
Chris Wolfington - Money Centers of America
Marquis & Aurbach - Phil Aurbach
Neil Chambers Edwards & Chambers, LLC

2009 Award Winners

Tony Bennett Heart Award

Sean Wolfington

Tony Bennett Media Excellence Award

To Be Announced

Mike Agassi "No Quit" Award

To Be Announced

"Rudy" Award

Dillon Berkabile

RSVP to:

Hillary Heard
at Inspiringchildren@gmail.com or call 478-318-8752

www.BigHeartAwardsDinner.com

Sponsorships

Tony Bennett Diamond Benefactor│$25,000

12 VIP Table Seats & Gala Tickets

• 4 seats at the Celebrity table including Tony Bennett, and 8 seats at the VIP table closest to stage
• 12 VIP tickets to pre-event cocktail reception with Tony Bennett
• Photo-op with Tony Bennett and celebrities with 12 guests at pre-event cocktail reception
• Ad in program, your signage at the event and all printed materials distributed, web site presence, acknowledgments from podium the night of event and listing in all press materials
• Opportunity to distribute product to event guests

Tony Bennett Platinum Sponsor│$20,000

10 VIP table seats & Gala tickets

• 2 seats at the Celebrity table including Tony Bennett, and 8 seats at the VIP table closest to stage
• 12 VIP tickets to pre-event Tony Bennett cocktail reception
• Photo-op with Tony Bennett and celebrities with 12 guests at pre-event cocktail reception
• Ad in program, your signage at the event and all printed materials distributed, web site presence, acknowledgments from podium the night of event and listing in all press materials
• Opportunity to distribute product to event guests

Gold Sponsor│$15,000

10 VIP table seats & Gala Tickets

• 10 VIP tickets to pre-event Tony Bennett cocktail reception
• Photo-op with Tony Bennett and celebrities with 10 guests at pre-event cocktail reception
• Ad in program, your signage at the event and all printed materials distributed, web site presence, acknowledgments from podium the night of event and listing in all press materials
• Opportunity to distribute product to event guests

Silver Sponsor│$12,500

10 VIP Table Seats & Gala Tickets

• Ad in program, your signage at the event and all printed materials distributed, web site presence, acknowledgments from podium the night of event and listing in all press materials
• Opportunity to distribute product to event guests

Bronze Sponsor│$10,000

VIP Table for 10

• Ad in program and all printed materials and web site
• VIP Table│$7,900 ($790 a seat)

10 VIP Table Seats & Gala Tickets

• Individual Table Seat & Gala Ticket │$850

How You Can Help - Sponsor a Child

• Tournaments for one year $650.00
• Tennis camps for one month $1,000
• Chinese and Tutoring classes $2,500
• Travel to Tournaments for one year $5,000
• Full training for one year $10,000
• Training and Traveling program for one year $15,000
• Purchase a $100 raffle ticket to win a $28,000 Harry Winston Watch
• CLICK HERE TO PAY OR SPONSOR A CHILD

Tony Bennett Tribute Committee

Friends of the Foundation are asked to:

• Sell 12 raffle tickets at $100.00 each - for the $28,000 Harry Winston watch
• Obtain one silent or live auction item

Friends who accomplish the above will receive the following:

• Be placed on the Tony Bennett Heart Award Gala Committee
• Receive one free VIP table seat and gala ticket to the Tony Bennett Heart Award Gala
• One free VIP ticket to pre-event Tony Bennett cocktail reception
• Acknowledgement in event program

Event Co-Chairs

Winnie Schulman & Hilliary Heard

Dinner Committee

Tony & Susan Bennett
Rita Rudner
Clint Holmes
Kelly Clinton
Vinnie Falcone
Jason Straus
Sean & Anna Wolfington
Carol & Harry Wolfington
Regina Raphaelson
Roy Sklarin & John Yarborough
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Smith
Lily Chu
Sarah Lucas
Tawni and Troy Werline
Steve Braun
Tony Ghandour
Mike Agassi
Marty Hennessy
Sig and Lori Rogich
Neil Tomlinson
Michelle Mikkelson
Dr. Jeff & Lisa Parker
Dr. & Mrs. William Heard
Ryan Wolfington
Irene Frasier
Dillon Berkabille
Mike Bellon
Diane and Gerry Wendel
Glen Alex
Elizabeth Conley
Ron and Jessica Santella
Chris Wolfington

 Past Recipients

Tony Bennett Heart Award

Jeff and Rashae Taylor
Marty Hennessy
Tim Blenkiron
Winnie and Bob Schulman

Tony Bennett Media Excellence Award

Micheal Flaherty-Walden Media
Self Medicated
Bella

Mike Agassi No Quit Award

Sandy White
Mike Agassi
Tony Bennett

Rudy Award

Edgardo Ureta
Frideric Prandecki
Trent Alenik
Mani Trump

Mail Donations To:

VegasTennis.com's Marty Hennessy Junior Tennis Foundation

PO Box 60117
Las Vegas, NV 89160

501(c)3 Non-profit Organization #C24478-2004

Please contact Hilliary Heard at 478-318-8752 or InspiringChildren@gmail.com

A fundraiser for Vegastenniscom's Marty Hennessy Jr. Tennis Foundation
Inspiring children through mentoring, Tennis and Education.
A 501(c)3 Non-profit Charitable Foundation - #C24478-2004
A portion of the proceeds will also go towards USTA-Nevada programming.

The Foundation’s Mission

To inspire children in need through Mentoring, Tennis and Education.

Goals

To create the ultimate environment where children love to play tennis, are inspired to get great grades, are motivated by a positive social life and armed with life skills to help them be successful on and off the court. We strive to develop leaders of the world who are kind, hard working, competitive and close to conscience.

Mentoring

Mentoring is the most significant part of our foundation. We have created an environment that boast healthy eating, mental strength, 3-5 hours of physical training and a positive social environment. These children are not only amazing athletes but their character is honest, patient and well-mannered. They have a no quit attitude, make no excuses and take responsibility for their actions. As mentors we talk with them daily about their personal circumstances and encourage their positive lifestyle.

Foundation Programs

Mentoring - Tutoring – High Performance Tennis Training - Leadership Breakfasts - Tournaments – Positive Social Life – Nutrition – Drug & Alcohol Prevention – College Seminars – SAT Prep – Internships – Book Club – Leadership Training – Passion Identification Foundation Progress

• Our programs touch the lives of over 500 children a year.
  
  
• Our “Elite Leadership Programâ€� has 25-40 players that maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
  
  
• Our Leadership program has a 90% success rate in getting children off the streets, into the class room, onto the tennis court, and into college scholarships.
  
  
• 19 of our children have obtained a tennis scholarship to college. (Villanova, Carnegie Abbey, NC State, Penn State and more).
  
  
• The entire traveling team has a 3.5 GPA or higher.
  
  
• 10 of our children got straight A's this year.
  
  
• Frideric Prandecki has a scholarship to NC State, a division one tennis team, and will be the captain 2009.
  
  
• Trent Alenik is on scholarship playing tennis at the #11 business school in the nation, Villanova University.
  
  
• Edgardo Ureta* won the national “Rudyâ€� award in tennis and received a college scholarship to Hartford University.
  
  
• Kimberly Yee is ranked #1 in the United States and won the singles, doubles and sportsmanship award at the National championships, her brother-Kristofer Yee is ranked #5 in the United States.
  
  
• Julia Baltas reached the finals of the Copper Bowl National Tournament and 3 other National Tournaments. She also won ITA pumpkin sectional, entering into the top 60 in the country.
  
  
• Foundation received Media excellence award & NJTL of the year Award.

Vegastenniscom's Marty Hennessy Foundation
Hilliary Heard
3245 Sisk St
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
(478) 318-8752