NEW PALTZ, N.Y. - On May 12, the State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation honored a number of individuals at the department's annual year-end ceremony held at the McKenna Theater.
See below for the award names and descriptions as well as the corresponding recipients for the 2009-10 academic year:
The Athletic Director's Award
Awarded to a person or persons who, in the estimation of the Athletic Director, has provided dedicated service to the department
Dominic Garafola (Wellness & Recreation student worker) and Liam Welsh (Special Assistant to the Athletic Director)
The Donald Bishko Award
Awarded to the male and female athlete who has the highest combined grade-point average at the conclusion of the spring and fall of the year leading to the award
Jeremy Borrelli(men's swimming) and Caitlin Irwin(women's basketball)
The New Paltz Prize
Awarded to the male and female team that has the highest team grade-point average at the conclusion of each semester. To be considered for the team prize, a team must have a minimum of 10 members
Spring 2009
women's cross country and men's cross country
Fall 2009
women's cross country and men's basketball
The Kenneth F. Burda Sportsmanship Award
Awarded to a student-athlete who has participated for at least three years and who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, sportsmanship, citizenship, ethical conduct and leadership throughout his/her career beyond which is generally expected of student-athletes at New Paltz
Lisa Cassaro(women's cross country) and Daniel Liberto(men's volleyball)
The Carol Eckman Award
Awarded to the outstanding female athlete of the year
Brittany Coyle(women's volleyball)
The Floyd Patterson Award
Awarded to the outstanding male athlete of the year
Steve Cozzolongo(men's swimming)
The Heinz Ahlmeyer Award
Awarded to a junior or senior athlete with two or more years of varsity participation whose dedication, perseverance and service beyond self throughout his/her athletic career at New Paltz has been an inspiration to both his/her teammates and fellow students
Kristin Sitek(women's basketball)
