The following awards are given out at the department's annual end-of-the-year banquet:
The Athletic Director's Award
The Donald Bishko Award
The New Paltz Prize
The Kenneth F. Burda Sportsmanship Award
The Carol Eckman Award
The Floyd Patterson Award
The Heinz Ahlmeyer Award
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
Athletic Director's Award – Past Recipients
2005- Kenneth Rodriguez, Nicole Beauregard
2006- Christina Mazurowski
2007- Keith Sobel
2008- Kevin Saunders, Kyle Clancy
2009- Paul Merola, Chris Paulicelli, Alex Donatelli, Phil Parker, Pat Sylvester, Matt O'Neill, Mike Sherlock, Ben Quick
2010- Liam Welsh, Dominic Garafola
2011- Corinna Caracci
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
Donald Bishko Award – Past Recipients
2005
Jeff Sosis (Baseball)
Kelly Long (Women's Volleyball)
2006
Neal Rosengren (Baseball)
Katie Becofsky (Women's Volleyball)
2007
Kim Clouston (Women's Volleyball)
John Hauser (Men's Basketball), Masanori Hotta (Men's Soccer)
2008
Robert Moorhead (Baseball)
Katie Becofsky (Women's Volleyball)
2009
Rob Webb (Men's Swimming)
Jillian Cafarchio (Field Hockey/Lacrosse), Alyssa Finck (Field Hockey)
2010
Jeremy Borrelli (Men's Swimming)
Caitlin Irwin (Women's Basketball)
2011
Jeremy Borrelli (Men's Swimming)
Sarah Schloss (Field Hockey), Alyssa Finck (Field Hockey)
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
New Paltz Prize – Past Recipients
Spring 2002
Women’s Swimming
Men’s Cross Country
Fall 2002
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country
Spring 2003
Field Hockey
Men’s Soccer
Fall 2003
Women’s Cross Country
Baseball
Spring 2004
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Cross Country
Fall 2004
Women’s Soccer & Softball
Baseball
Spring 2005
Women’s Cross Country
Baseball
Fall 2005
Field Hockey
Men’s Cross Country
Spring 2006
Women’s Volleyball
Baseball
Fall 2006
Women’s Swimming
Baseball & Men’s Soccer
Spring 2007
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Volleyball
Fall 2007
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Volleyball
Spring 2008
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Soccer
Fall 2008
Field Hockey
Baseball
Spring 2009
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country
Fall 2009
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Basketball
Spring 2010
Women's Basketball
Men's Cross Country
Fall 2010
Women's Basketball
Men's Cross Country
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
Kenneth F. Burda Sportsmanship Award – Past Recipients
2005
Shawn Livingston (Men's Volleyball)
Danielle Zakrewski (Softball)
2006
Ashley Williamson (Women's Swimming)
Eric Velazquez (Baseball)
2007
John Hauser (Men's Basketball)
Kim Clouston (Women's Volleyball), Kristin Jackson (Women's Basketball)
2008
Pedro Medina (Men's Volleyball)
Eri Yamakawa (Women's Tennis)
2009
Sean Reminick (Men's Soccer)
Erica Ellis (Women's Swimming)
2010
Daniel Liberto (Men's Volleyball)
Lisa Cassaro (Women's Cross Country)
2011
Tommy Garafola (Men's Soccer)
Alyssa Finck (Field Hockey)
The Carol Eckman Award
Awarded to the outstanding female athlete of the year
Carol Eckman – Past Recipients
Year- Athlete (Sport)
1986- Kathleen Mahon (Softball)
1987- Kathleen Mahon (Softball)
1988- Jacqui Pesa (Softball)
1989- Michelle Smith (Softball)
1990- Karen Hain
1991- Michele Laduca
1992- Denise Ortiz (Basketball/Softball)
1993- Karen J. Adams (Diving)
1994- Joely Jackowitz (Softball)
1995- Cristina Lukas (Softball)
1996- Adamilka Gil (Volleyball)
1997- Adamilka Gil (Volleyball)
1998- Gina Marotta (Softball)
1999- Claudine Gruver (Swimming)
2000- Robin Shields (Basketball)
2001- Erin Scherf (Soccer)
2002- Kerry Farrell (Tennis)
2003- Jackie Goldstein (Volleyball)
2004- Rebecca Sparacin (Tennis)
2005- Joanna Masterson (Swimming)
2006- Joanna Masterson (Swimming)
2007- Michelle Coombs (Swimming)
2008- Michelle Coombs (Swimming)
2009- Dana Lim (Tennis)
2010- Brittany Coyle (Women’s Volleyball)
2011- Jillian Gallagher (Softball)
The Floyd Patterson Award
Awarded to the outstanding male athlete of the year
Floyd Patterson – Past Recipients
Year- Athlete (Sport)
1981- Tyrone Robinson (Basketball)
1982- Curtis Hammond (Basketball)
1983- Barry Duff (Volleyball)
1984- Paul Strothenke (Swimming)
1985- Octavio Cabrera (Volleyball/Soccer)
1986- Tony Bonilla ( Volleyball)
1987- John Bowe (Basketball)
1987- Mike Roberts
1988- Mark Sargent (Swimming)
1989- Derek Mitchell
1990- John Schwartz (Swimming)
1991- Louis Petto (Swimming)
1992- Louis Petto (Swimming)
1993- Louis Petto (Swimming)
1994- Louis Petto (Swimming)
1995- Eric Bell (Basketball)
1996- Eric Bell (Basketball)
1997- Kamil Zitka (Volleyball)
1998- Chris Wentzell (Swimming)
1999- Keith Kenney (Basketball)
2000- Shawn M. Francis (Baseball)
2001- Dale Ebernhardt Track
2002- Jon Amoia (Swimming)
2003- Kent Yeung (Swimming)
2004- Mario Lavacca (Soccer)
2005- Michael LaRocco (Volleyball)
2006- John DeKams (Baseball)
2007- Amseshem Foluke-Henderson (Basketball)
2008- Zachary Potter (Baseball)
2009- Tyler Terlecky (Baseball)
2010- Steve Cozzolongo (Men’s Swimming)
2011- Chris Chismar (Baseball)
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
Heinz Ahlmeyer – Past Recipients
Year- Athlete (Sport)
1967- Robert Spadoni (Soccer)
1968- Richard Bailey
1969- James Longo (Cross Country/Track)
1970- James Borden (Cross Country)
1971- Mike Janoska
1972- Richard Schimmel
1973- Robert Cunningham
1974- Richard Hack (Basketball)
1975- Craig Wilson (Swimming)
1976- Denis Ponte (Baseball/Volleyball)
1977- Ron Domanski (Basketball)
1978- Scott Smith
1979- David Kammerman
1980- Dieter Freer (Swimming)
1981- Ray Carballo
1982- Dan Mooney (Basketball)
1983- Debbie Bottega (Volleyball -- first female recipient)
1984- John Cuccia
1985- Kelly Cassano (Softball)
1986- Peggy Horohoe
1987- Wanye White
1988- Tom McGlade
1989- Mark Sargent (Swimming)
1990- Christine DeBiase (Soccer/Softball)
1991- Joel Amey (Soccer)
1992- Fernando Castillo
1993- Christy Ivory (Basketball)
1994- Scott Hasenbalg (Basketball/Golf)
1995- Thomas Sweeney (Basketball)
1996- Tom Morales (Basketball)
1997- Adamilka Gil (Volleyball)
1997- Toby Meadows (Soccer)
1998- James R. Anson (Soccer)
1999- Jessica Difabio (Swimming)
2000- Jessica Nadolny (Soccer)
2001- Debralyn Trivisonno (Basketball)
2002- Mark Otto (Swimming)
2003- Silver Williams (Basketball)
2004- Alison Taub (Field Hockey/Track)
2004- Lisa Taub (Field Hockey/Softball)
2005- Bryan Smith (Soccer)
2005- Kent Yeung (Swimming)
2006- John Hauser (Basketball)
2007- Katie Becofsky (Volleyball)
2008- Michelle Coombs (Swimming)
2009- Lindsay Trifiletti (Tennis)
2010- Kristin Sitek (Basketball)
2011- Joe Gentsch (Cross Country)