Winners of the 2016 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 its 2016 Annual Awards. These awards recognize performances and accomplishments made during the 2015-2016 school year. The three finalists for each of these awards were outstanding performers during the 2015-2016 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.
There are three repeat winners, all the first time for the award, from 2015 Annual Awards. There are three repeat winners, all the first time for the award, from 2015 Annual Awards. Samuel R. Wray, of Starpoint High School, is our first repeat winner of the Trenton J. Jackson Award; Samantha Watson of Rush Henrietta Sperry High School is our first repeat winner of the Cynthia J. Wyatt Award; and the Syracuse University Men’s Cross Country team is our first repeat winner of the Charles H. Moore, Jr. Award.
The Donald J. Paige Award was won by a thrower for the fourth consecutive year (4 of 5 times the award has been given). A Syracuse athlete won the Lambelet Award for the second time in a row.
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) in 2013, Rachel Sorna, Cornell University (Doriane Lambelet Award), in 2014, Amy Cymerman, Grand Valley State University and St. Lawrence University (Jack T. Daniels Award) and Joseph Postwaite. Lake Erie College (James D. Ulrich Award) in 2015. Jonathan W. Jones, University at Buffalo (Donald J. Paige Award) won in 2013 and 2015.
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 | Shaina Harrison | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY | Aurora, ON / Maximilian Kolbe HS | Sprints |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Luis Rivera | Nazareth College, Pittsford, NY | Rochester, NY / James Monroe HS | Weight Throw / Hammer Throw |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Katherine Pitman | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY | Swampscott, MA / Swampscott HS | Pole Vault |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Samuel R. Wray | Starpoint HS | Lockport, NY | Discus Throw |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Samantha Watson | Rush Henrietta Sperry HS | Henrietta, NY | Mid-Distance |
| Bob Ivory Award | Not Awarded | |||
| Charles H. Moore Jr. Award | Men's Cross Country Team | Syracuse University | Syracuse, 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
Doriane Lambelet Award
- 2012: Melissa Kurzdorfer, Penn State University
- 2013: Rachel Sorna, Cornell University
- 2014: Rachel Sorna, Cornell University
- 2015: Margo Malone, Syracuse University
James D. Ulrich Award
- 2012: Sean Bernstein, SUNY Oneonta
- 2013: Sean Bernstein, SUNY Oneonta
- 2014: Joseph Postwaite, Lake Erie College (OH)
- 2015: Joseph Postwaite, Lake Erie College (OH)
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 (MI)
Trenton J. Jackson Award
- 2012: Za’Von Watkins, Liverpool HS
- 2013: Sasha Henry, Buffalo State College
- 2014: Devon Patterson, Williamsville South HS
- 2015: 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
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
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
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 | Freddie Crittenden III | Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY | Utica MI / Utica HS | Hurdles |
| Doriane Lambelet Award | Ashley Petersen | Wichita State University, Wichita, KS | Allegany, NY / Allegany-Limestone HS | High Jump |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Peter Girardi | St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, NY | Cicero, NY / Cicero-North Syracuse HS | 400m Hurdles |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Brandy Smith | Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY | Miami, FL / Ransom Everglades School | Discus Throw |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Ben Petrella | Liverpool HS | Liverpool, NY | Distance |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Lanae-Tava Thomas | Rush Henrietta Sperry HS | Henrietta, NY | Sprints / Long Jump |
| Bob Ivory Award | Not awarded | |||
| Charles H. Moore Jr. Award | Men's Outdoor Track & Field Team | Cornell University | Ithaca, 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 | Justin Knight | Syracuse University. Syracuse, NY | Vaughan, ON / St. Michael's HS | Distance |
| Doriane Lambelet Award | Margo Malone | Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY | Pittsburgh, PA / North Hills HS | Distance |
| James D. Ulrich Award | Nick Vachon | Cortland State, Cortland, NY | Johnson City, NY / Maine-Endwell HS | High Jump |
| Jack Tupper Daniels Award | Jacquelin Huben | Geneseo State, Geneseo, NY | Williamsville, NY / Clarence HS | Steeplechase |
| Trenton J. Jackson Award | Tobi Tella | McQuaid Jesuit HS | Rochester, NY | Triple Jump |
| Cynthia J. Wyatt Award | Tiana Luton | Sweet Home HS | Amherst, NY | Multi-events |
| Bob Ivory Award | Not awarded | |||
| 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 2016 annual awards. These award winners continue set the standard against which excellence in Athletics is measured in this region. The eight 2016 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.
Preliminary watch lists for the 2016-2017 school year are being compiled by our Annual Awards Committee and will be released in January for the indoor track & field season. The watch lists will be updated regularly during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. The ten semifinalists for each award will be announced in June, after the close of the high school and college outdoor track and field seasons. The three finalists for each award will be announced in late July.
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 2016 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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