Chanda Rubin is officially a shining star.

The former world No. 6 was honored with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program's shining star award at Gotham Hall in New York City this week.

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The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program celebrated its 47th year of providing tennis, education and wellness to Central Harlem youth.

This year HJTEP honored Harlem tennis pioneer and coach, Zack Davis (Harlem Hero Award), Rubin (Shining Star Award), and CAO of the Women's Sport Foundation and tennis advocate Deborah Slaner Larkin (Chairman's Award) .



Hall of Famer Virginia Wade, Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, actress and singer Vanessa Williams and NBC meteorologist Janice Huff were among those in attendance.

The Spring Gala is a part of the initiative to create wide-spread awareness to this hidden gem in Harlem. Aiding the efforts to continue the legacy of creating a safe space for youth were they can learn and develop  on and off the courts.

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