Winners of the 2017 Annual Awards of the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Announced
Rochester, NY: The Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame of Fame is proud to announce the winners of its 2017 Annual Awards. These awards recognize performances and accomplishments made during the 2016-2017 school year.
The 2017 Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame of Fame Annual Awards were presented in conjunction with the induction into the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame of our Class of 2015 (Martin I. "Marty" Glickman, 1936, Syracuse University) and Harry M. "Hal" Jewett (1890, University of Notre Dame), and Robert C. Mealey (1951, Cornell University); our Class of 2016 (Edward B. Kirby (1924, Cornell University) and Walter D. "Duke" Wood (1936, Cornell University)); and our Class of 2017 (Jack Dianetti (1951, Michigan State University), R. Nathan Taylor, coach at Cornell University from 1999 to 2015) Herbert L. Trube (1908, Cornell University), and Linus Vere Windnagle (1917, Cornell University)).
The three finalists for each of these awards were outstanding performers during the 2016-2017 school year. The very high quality of these finalists continues to be a hallmark of this awards program. While the three finalists for any one of these awards couldn’t all be selected as the winner, any of the finalists would have been a well-deserved winner.
Samantha Watson of Rush Henrietta Sperry High School is our first three-time repeat winner of any award. She won the Cynthia J. Wyatt Award in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
There are two additional repeat winners from 2016 Annual Awards. Rudy Winkler, of Cornell University, is the second repeat winner of the Donald J. Paige Award and Katherine Pitman, of Ithaca College, is the second repeat winner of the Jack Tupper Daniels Award.
The Donald J. Paige Award was won by a thrower for the fifth consecutive year (5 of 6 times the award has been given).
There has been at least one repeat winner since the second year of these awards (2013). Repeat winners are: Sean Bernstein, SUNY Oneonta (James D. Ulrich Award) won in 2012 and 2013, Rachel Sorna, Cornell University (Doriane Lambelet Award), won in 2013 and 2014, Amy Cymerman, Grand Valley State University and St. Lawrence University (Jack T. Daniels Award), Joseph Postwaite, Lake Erie College (James D. Ulrich Award), and Samuel R. Wray, of Starpoint, High School (Trenton J. Jackson Award), won in 2015 and 2016. Jonathan W. Jones, University at Buffalo (Donald J. Paige Award) won in 2013 and 2015. Rudy Winker, Cornell University (Donald J. Paige Award) and Katherine Pitman, Ithaca College (Jack Tupper Daniels Award) won in 2016 and 2017. While Samantha Watson, Rush Henrietta Sperry High School (Cynthia J. Wyatt Award), won in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
As of 2016, every award except for the Bob Ivory Award, has had at least one repeat winner.
The winners of the 2016 Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual awards are:
| Award | Name | School | Hometown | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J. Paige Award | Rudy Winkler | Cornell University, Ithaca, NY | Sand Lake, NY / Averill Park HS | Hammer Throw |
| Doriane Lambelet Award | Madeline Kopp | Duke University, Raleigh, NC | Rochester, NY / Spencerport HS | Mid-Distance |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Jack Flood | SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY | Blue Point, NY / Bayport-Blue Point HS | Heptathlon / Decathlon |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Katherine Pitman | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY | Swampscott, MA / Swampscott HS | Pole Vault |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Kevin Moshier | Corning HS | Corning, NY | Distance |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Samantha Watson | Rush Henrietta Sperry HS | Henrietta, NY | Mid-Distance |
| Bob Ivory Award | Andrew Cartwright | Corning HS, Corning, NY | Elmira, NY | |
| Charles H. Moore Jr. Award | Women's Indoor Track & Field Team | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY |
Donald J. Paige Award
- 2012: Jarrett A. Eaton, Syracuse University
- 2013: Jonathan W. Jones, University at Buffalo
- 2014: Stephen Mozia, Cornell University
- 2015: Jonathan W. Jones, University at Buffalo
- 2016: Rudy Winkler, Cornell University
Doriane Lambelet Award
- 2012: Melissa Kurzdorfer, Penn State University
- 2013: Rachel Sorna, Cornell University
- 2014: Rachel Sorna, Cornell University
- 2015: Margo Malone, Syracuse University
- 2016: Shaina Harrison, Syracuse University
James D. Ulrich Award
- 2012: Sean Bernstein, SUNY Oneonta
- 2013: Sean Bernstein, SUNY Oneonta
- 2014: Joseph Postwaite, Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
- 2015: Joseph Postwaite, Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
- 2016: Luis Riveria, Nazareth College
Jack Tupper Daniels Award
- 2012: Emma Dewart, Ithaca College
- 2013: Sasha Henry, Buffalo State College
- 2014: Amy Cymerman, St. Lawrence University
- 2015: Amy Cymerman, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
- 2016: Katherine Pitman, Ithaca College
Trenton J. Jackson Award
- 2012: Za’Von Watkins, Liverpool HS
- 2013: Desmond Mobley, Greece Olympia HS
- 2014: Devon Patterson, Williamsville South HS
- 2015: Samuel R. Wray, Starpoint HS
- 2016: Samuel R. Wray, Starpoint HS
Cynthia J. Wyatt Award
- 2012: Stephanie Izard, Sweet Home HS
- 2013: Katie Lembo, Penfield HS
- 2014: Jaskiran Dhaliwall, Grand Island HS
- 2015: Samantha Watson, Rush-Henrietta Sperry HS
- 2016: Samantha Watson, Rush-Henrietta Sperry HS
Bob Ivory Award
- 2012: William J. Aris, Fayetteville-Manlius HS
- 2013: Walter McLaughlin, East Aurora HS
- 2014: Raymond Lawson, Corning High School
- 2015: Michael De May, Rush-Henrietta Sperry HS
- 2016: Not Awarded
Charles H. Moore Jr. Award
- 2012: Fayetteville-Manlius HS Girls Cross Country Team
- 2013: East Aurora HS Girls Cross Country Team
- 2014: Cornell University Men’s Indoor Track and Field Team
- 2015: Syracuse University Men's Cross Country Team
- 2016: Syracuse University Men's Cross Country Team
Runners-up
The runners-up for the 2015 Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual awards are:
| Award | Name | School | Hometown | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J. Paige Award | Justyn Knight | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY | Vaughan, ON / St. Michael's HS | Distance |
| Doriane Lambelet Award | Taysia Radoslav | Cornell University, Ithaca,NY | Stoney Creek, ON / Cardinal Newman HS | 400m Hurdles |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Isaac Garcia-Cassani | SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY | Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS | Distance |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Alexa Wandy | SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY | La Grangeville, NY / Arlington HS | Long Jump / Triple Jump |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Paul Dellinger | Brighton HS, Brighton, NY | Brighton, NY | Distance |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Jessica Lawson | Corning HS, Corning, NY | Addison, NY | Distance |
| Bob Ivory Award | Michael Heitzenrater | Newfane HS, Newfane, NY | Amherst, NY | |
| Charles H. Moore Jr. Award | Men's Cross Country Team | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY |
Second Runners-up
The second runners-up for the 2016 Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame Annual awards are:
| Award | Name | School | Hometown | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J. Paige Award | Michael J. (MJ) Erb | University of Mississippi, University, MS | Victor, NY / Victor HS | Distance |
| Doriane Lambelet Award | Paige Stoner | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY | Pottsville, PA / Lipscomb HS | Steeplechase |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Peter Girardi | St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, NY | Cicero, NY / Cicero-North Syracuse HS | 400m Hurdles |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Taryn Cordani | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY | Douglas, MA / Douglas HS | Distance |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Benjamin Bulkeley | Fairport HS, Fairport, NY | Fairport, NY | Mid-Distance |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Lanae-Tava Thomas | Rush Henrietta Sperry HS, | Henrietta, NY | Sprints / Long Jump |
| Bob Ivory Award | Emilio Mancino | West Seneca West HS, West Seneca, NY | West Seneca, NY | |
| Charles H. Moore Jr. Award | Women's Outdoor Track & Field Team | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY |
The Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame congratulates winners of our 2017 annual awards. These award winners continue set the standard against which excellence in Athletics is measured in this region. The eight 2017 award winners have indeed achieved at a very high standard.
Nominations for next year's annual awards are being accepted now. Any member of the public may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are welcome.
About the eight annual awards:
- Donald J. Paige Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding NCAA Division 1 College Male Athlete of the Year in or from the Niagara Association.
- Doriane Lambelet Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding NCAA Division 1 College Female Athlete of the Year in or from the Niagara Association.
- James D. Ulrich Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding Male College Athlete of the Year from other than NCAA Division I Colleges in or from the Niagara Association.
- Jack Tupper Daniels Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding Female College Athlete of the Year from other than NCAA Division I Colleges in or from the Niagara Association.
- Trenton J. Jackson Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding Male High School Athlete of the Year in the Niagara Association.
- Cynthia J. Wyatt Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding Female High School Athlete of the Year in the Niagara Association.
- Bob Ivory Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding High School Coach of the Year in the Niagara Association.
- Charles H. Moore, Jr. Award: Presented annually by the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame to the outstanding Cross Country Running, Indoor Track and Field, or Outdoor Track and Field High School or College Team of the Year in the Niagara Association.
For more information About the Hall of Fame members for whom the awards are named see: Annual Awards Announcement Press Release
About the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame:
Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame is provisionally chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. The purpose of the Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals who made significant and outstanding contributions to the Sport of Athletics (including Track & Field, Long Distance Running, Race Walking, and Cross Country Running) while living within the geographic boundaries (New York State West of and including the counties of Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland, and Broome) of the Niagara Association as athletes (including Masters), coaches, and/or administrators (including Competition Officials).
PDF version: Winners of the 2017 Annual Awards Press Release Contact: Marc R. Grosso, Ph.D.
President, Niagara Track & Field Hall of Fame
Fairport, NY
telephone: (585) 425-4925
e-mail:
http://www.niagaratrackhof.org/
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