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