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
