future professionals AWARDS
jay b. nash outstanding major Award
The Jay B. Nash Award is given to two undergraduate students for outstanding performance relevant to their preparation for the profession in the areas of health education, physical education, exercise science, recreation, or dance education. The award will provide a $1,000 scholarship for successful completion of graduate-level coursework, two years complimentary NYS AHPERD membership and conference registration fees following their commencement, a Jay B. Nash dinner ticket at no cost the year of the award, and up to two Jay B. Nash dinner tickets will be available for purchase at the VIP rate for family members, if they are able to attend, in addition they will receive a meal stipend for up to two-days. These recipients will be encouraged to join SHAPE America and represent NYS AHPERD as our Outstanding Future Professionals and participate in future professional activities.
Dr. Jay B. Nash
Previous Award Recipients
2024
James Paterson, SUNY Cortland
Sophia Podszebka, Roberts Wesleyan
2023
Chloe Peer, SUNY Brockport
Jared Rago, SUNY Cortland
2022
Christian Mangerian, SUNY Cortland
Anthony Scibelli, SUNY Cortland
2021
Charrise Everett, SUNY Brockport
Megan McKie, Canisius College
2020
Alyssa Picillo, SUNY Cortland
Coby Albone, The College at Brockport
2019
Allison Schepis, SUNY Cortland
Jennifer Sladewski, The College at Brockport
2018
Madeline Horowitz, Ithaca College
Kate Manson, Adelphi University
2017
Ceire Corcoran, Adelphi University
Alexis Kane, SUNY Cortland
2016
Madison Hornung, The College at Brockport
Nick Faulds, The College at Brockport
2015
Marissa Sell, Roberts Wesleyan
Robert Corter, SUNY Cortland
2014
Abigail "Abby" Stewart, SUNY Cortland
Brandon Wagner, Roberts Wesleyan
2013
Kathleen C. Dwyer, Adelphi University
David Michael, Roberts Wesleyan
2012
Christina Cobucci, Adelphi University
Sheldon Sucre, Adelphi University
2011
Karyn Schutzer, SUNY Cortland
Bryan Coopersmith, C.W. Post University
2010
Melissa Fromm, SUNY Cortland
Leonard Bruno, Adelphi University
2009
Mary Waterman, The College at Brockport
Adam Holtzer, Adelphi University
2008
Nicole Corcoran, SUNY Cortland
Michael Cocquyt, The College at Brockport
2007
Joseph Aquilina, SUNY Brockport
Dely Francisco, Adelphi University
2006
Jennifer Heim, SUNY Brockport
Brian Rath, Adelphi University
2005
Amy Bielunis, SUNY Brockport
Brook Cleveland, Adelphi University
2004
Christine Romano, Adelphi University
Steven Unger, Adelphi University
2003
Naomi Lerner, Adelphi University
Matthew Siesto, C.W.Post University
2002
Gina Pucci. SUNY Brockport
Nick D'Ambrose, SUNY Cortland
2001
Mariusz Borkowski, Adelphi University
Casey Kornahrens, Adelphi University
2000
Krista Newell, Houghton College
Sal Piscitelli, Adelphi University
1999
Kaylie Howard, Hofstra University
Andrew Solomon, SUNY Brockport
1998
Krista Graham, SUNY Cortland
Craig Stueber, SUNY Cortland
1997
Lauren Schaefer, Adelphi University
Patrick Wade, SUNY Brockport
1996
Marie Cesario, Adelphi University
Kevin Mercier, Ithaca College
graduate recognition Award
Graduate Recognition Awards are presented for outstanding performance relevant to preparation for our profession. The recipients demonstrate involvement and leadership within their school community and the profession, are lifelong learners, continuously honing their craft to provide the best possible learning environment for their students.
Matthew Brack, SUNY Brockport
Jack Carillo, Manhattanville University
Gianna Castagna, Adelphi University
Aidan Hunzinger, Utica University
Previous Award Recipients
2025 recipients
Gianna Castagna, Adelphi University
Aidan Hunzinger, Utica University
Jack Carillo, Manhattanville University
Matthew Brack, SUNY Brockport
2024 recipients
Emily Trupia, Manhattanville College
Catherine Quinlan, Canisius University
Gabriel Short, SUNY Cortland
Madeline Kennealy, SUNY Brockport - Health Education
2023 recipients
Bryan Seltenreich, Adelphi University
Megan Wilson, Canisius University
2022 recipients
Na Zheng, Adelphi University
Darcy Mitchell, Canisius College
Coby Albone, SUNY Brockport
2021 recipients
Sammantha Schultz, Canisius College
John Fontana, Manhattanville College
Cristina Iannacchino, SUNY Brockport
2020 recipients
Elise Fugowski, Manhattanville College
Kaitlin Principe, Canisius College
Jeffrey Hayes, SUNY Cortland
Lindsay Ball, SUNY Brockport
2019 recipients
Geoffrey Blake, Canisius College
Jasmine Bradwell, The College at Brockport
Morgan Seeberger, SUNY Cortland
2018 recipients
Matt Chase, Canisius College
Mary Baughman, Ithaca College
Sarah Morabito, Manhattanville College
Mark Federico, The College at Brockport
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