Our Awards
The following awards are presented at the department’s year-end banquet in May.
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.
The Carol Eckman Award
Awarded to the outstanding female athlete of the year.
The Floyd Patterson Award
Awarded to the outstanding male athlete of the year.
The Kenneth F. Burda 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 that is generally expected of student-athletes at New Paltz.
The Athletic Director’s Award
Awarded to a person or persons who, in the estimation of the Director, has provided dedicated service to the department.
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.
The New Paltz Prize
Awarded to the male and a 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 ten members.
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