NYSAAA Awards

2022 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 – Hudson Valley Sportsdome

Chapter 2 – Arthur Speck, G&G Fitness

Chapter 3 – Syracuse University, Carrier Dome Events Staff

Chapter 4 – Chris Maney, Delhi Youth Baseball/Football Coordinator

Chapter 5 – Tracy Peglowski, York Central School District

Chapter 6 – Bill Pavone, Western NY Girls Ice Hockey

Chapter 7 – Nathan Johnson, Special Olympics

Chapter 8 – Wantagh Football, Wantagh Schools

Chapter 9 – Louis Ingreassia, Town of Wallkill

Chapter 10 – SUNY Canton Sports Management Department

Chapter 11 – Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, Dr. James Paci
 

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 – Joyce Brooks, Ossining 
Chapter 2 – Tricia Chevalier, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
Chapter 3 – Carrie Fern, Sherburne-Earlville
Chapter 4 – Julia Knowles, Chenango Valley
Chapter 5 – Karen Cottorone-Young, Rochester
Chapter 6 – Mary Haylett, Newfane Schools
Chapter 7 – Lisa Menard, Northeastern Clinton
Chapter 8  - Barbara Peronne, Jericho
Chapter9 – Claire Vigna, Beacon
Chapter 10 – Lisa Bjork, Ogdensburg
Chapter 11 – Michele Feldman, Half Hollow Hills
 

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 – Anthony DiCarlo, Superintendent, Mahopac CSD

Chapter 2 – Jimmy Schiltz, The Daily Gazette

Chapter 3 – Section III Assignors, Joe Catalano, Officials’ Representative

Chapter 4 – Patricia Murphy, NYSPHSAA Female Representative

Chapter 5 – Bob Goodell, Marion CSD

Chapter 6 – Rick DeKay, Athletic Council Representative for Chapter 3

Chapter 7 – Joey LaFranca, Former Press Republican Sports Writer

Chapter 8 – Kristin Frazer, Winter/Spring Track Coordinator

Chapter 9 – Joe Phalan, Rhinebeck

Chapter 10 – Rick Ahlfeld, Massena CSD

Chapter 11 – Nick DeCillis, Section XI

 

NYSAAA Apple Appreciation Awards

Bari Suman CMAA (1) Mamaroneck

Dr. Robert Zayas, CAA (2) NYSPHSAA

Peter Shambo, CMAA (5) Penfield

Jon Mastin (5) Bloomfield CSD

Mark DiFilippo, CAA (5) Erie Co. Interscholastic Conference

Mike Kroemer, CAA (9) Cornwall

 

 

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

Frederick C. Ahart (Deceased) – Roscoe CSD (4)

Richard J. Cooney – East Hampton CSD (11)

Doug Kenyon – Glens Falls CSD (2)

Ron Woodruff – Phoenix CSD (3)

 

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.

Kevin O’Reilly, CAA, Brentwood CSD (11)

John Pelin, Spencerport (5) 

Peter Shambo, CMAA (5)

 

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 – John Bauerlein, CAA, Pleasantville 

Chapter 2 – Michael Leonard, Columbia HS, Greenbush

Chapter 3 – Don McClure, Tully CSD 

Chapter 4 – Jeff Ferrara, CAA, Delaware Academy & CSD, Delhi

Chapter 5 – Joseph LaPietra, CAA, Wilson Magnet HS, Rochester CSD

Chapter 6 – Pat Cauley, Hamburg CSD

Chapter 7 – Jeremy Siddon, Wells CSD

Chapter 8 – Arnie Epstein, Long Beach Public Schools

Chapter 9 – Steve Boucher, Rhinebeck CSD

Chapter 10 – Dan Brown, Tupper Lake CSD

Chapter 11 – Robert McIntyre, South Country CSD
 

 

JUDITH ANN KNIGHT POSITIVE CHANGE AWARD

Dr. Patrick Irving, CMAA

Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics

Gates Chili CSD

 

DR. LIAM FRAWLEY, CMAA EMERGING ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

Kimberly Saxton, CMAA

Director of Athletics

The Ursuline School

New Rochelle, NY

 

DR. JOHN FOLEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Gary Stevens, CMAA

Athletic Administrator 

Thornton Academy, Saco, ME

 

OTIS SENNETT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Todd Nelson

Assistant Director, NYSPHSAA 

NIAAA STATE AWARD OF MERIT

Brett Banker, CMAA

Director of Health Services, Physical Education  & Athletics

Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD

Past President, NYSAAA