NYSAAA Awards

2019 NYSAAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AWARDS

DAVE MARTENS AWARDS LUNCHEON 

CHAPTER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS: Given to an individual or an organization that has made outstanding contributions to athletics over the years. The organization should also have evidenced support and contributions to the NYSAAA on the State and local levels. 

Chapter 1 – Lakeland Central School District
Chapter 2 – E. Greenbush Central School District
Chapter 3 – No Recipient 
Chapter 4 – Nate Lull, WCDO Sports
Chapter 5 – Jeff DiVeronica, former D&C Sports Reporter
Chapter 6 – Scott Dinse, UB Sports Medicine
Chapter 7 – Steve Criss, Section VII
Chapter 8 – Farmingdale Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Chapter 9 – Brad Johnson, Herzog’s Plaza
Chapter 10 – Reality Check of the Seaway, Valley Prevention Council
Chapter 11 – Tim Flynn, Sr. Director of Programs, L.I. Region of NY Special Olympics
 

JUDITH A. MARTENS SECRETARIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: This award is presented to a secretary of an athletic administrator who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to athletics at the local level for a minimum of five years. This annual award is for one secretary in each Chapter

Chapter 1 – Julie Ianello, Rye Neck 

Maureen Sacher, Pleasantville
Chapter 2 – Cindy Primeau, Niskayuna
Chapter 3 – Kelly Hill, Fayetteville-Manlius
Chapter 4 – Joyce Folckemer, Elmira
Chapter 5 – Donna Mehlenbacher, York
Chapter 6 – Linda Lewis, Albion
Chapter 7 – No recipient
Chapter 8  - Joanne Franzese, Freeport
Chapter9 – Daniel Phillips & Brianna Comando, Fallsburg
Chapter 10 – Trish LaBarge, Massena
Chapter 11 – Heather Goss, William Floyd
 

CHAPTER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS: Given to a person, not an Athletic Administrator, who has made a significant contribution over the years to athletics within their local chapter. 

Chapter 1 – Cynthia Bambace, Regional Certification Officer Southern Westchester BOCES
Chapter 2 – Charles Seyffer

Chapter 3 – Larry Stockwell, Section III Girls Basketball Coordinator
Chapter 4 – John Paske, STAC President
Chapter 5 – John Purificato, Section V Boys Basketball Coordinator
Chapter 6 – Adam Stoltman, Superintendent, Alden CSD
Chapter 7 – Ricky Bruce, Section VII
Chapter 8 – Gregg Sarra & Andy Slawson, Newsday

Chapter 9 – Dave Johnson, Head Field House Custodian, Kingston HS
Chapter 10 – John Gokey, Malone Telegram
Chapter 11 – Richard LoNigro, Port Jefferson Sporting Goods

 

APPLE APPRECIATION AWARDS

Chapter 1 – John Baueerlein

Chapter 2 – Larry Gillooley
Chapter 4 – Cathy Haight
Chapter 5 – John Pelin & Chris Corey

Chapter 7 – Matt Walentuk
Chapter 8&11 – Dr. Robert Christenson
Chapter 9 – Greg Warren
Chapter 11 – Dr. Jim Wright

CHSAA – Don Scarola
 

NYSAAA WALL OF HONOR

 

The NYSAAA Wall of Honor is organized as a means of recognizing outstanding Athletic Interscholastic Administrators for their contributions and achievements as an Athletic Administrator at the local, state and national levels. A virtual “Wall of Honor” exists on the NYSAAA Website

Richard Brown, Owego Free Academy

John “Mush” Moiseichik, Cortland High School

ALAN A. MALLANDA, CMAA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

The NYSAAA Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing outstanding Athletic Interscholastic Administrators for their contributions and achievements within and to the NYSAAA and NIAAA at local, state and national levels. This recognition is the highest honor an interscholastic athletic administrator can receive from the NYSAAA for his/her contributions and accomplishments at the local, state and national level.

Dr. Robert Christenson, CAA, Ringgold, GA
Nick Decillis, Middle Island, NY 
Dr. Liam Frawley, CMAA, New City, NY
Harold Fried, CAA, Rock Hill, NY
James Zumbo, Fairport, NY

 

 

ROY O’NEILL AWARDS BANQUET 

CHAPTER AWARDS – ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS: Given to a member in good standing from each Chapter of the NYSAAA who has made an outstanding contribution to athletics over the years and who has shown evidence of dedication to athletics through the activities of the New York State Athletic Administrators Association.

Chapter 1 – Susan Dullea, CAA, Carmel

Chapter 2 – Michael DeMagistris, CMAA, Gloversville
Chapter 3 – Christopher S. Doroshenko, Morrisville-Eaton 
Chapter 4 – Andy Buchsbaum, CAA - Owego
Chapter 5 – Michael Murray, CMAA, Churchville-Chili
Chapter 6 – Marisa Fallacaro, Eden
Chapter 7 – Chris Hartmann, Plattsburgh
Chapter 8 – Matt McLees, CMAA, Sewanhaka
Chapter 9 – David Coates, CMAA, Middletown
Chapter 10 – Michelle “Babs” Reynolds, Chateaugay
Chapter 11 – Drew Walker, CAA, Hampton Bays
 

 

DR. JOHN FOLEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD; 

Peter Shambo, CMAA
Athletic Administrator, Penfield Central School District

Past President, NYSAAA

 

OTIS SENNETT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE:

John Rathbun, CAA
Executive Director, NYSPHSAA Section III

NIAAA STATE AWARD OF MERIT: 

Dr. James Wright, CMAA
Supervisor of Health, Physical Education  & Athletics

South Huntington School District

Past President, NYSAAA