Section XI was well represented with this year’s New York State Athletic Administrator’s Awards at the local level.

Congratulations to the following recipients:

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR: Timothy Horan School District: West Islip Public Schools
A member in good standing of the NYSAAA who has made an outstanding contribution to athletics over the years. This person has shown evidence of devotion and idealism to athletics through the NYSAAA and has demonstrated their influence and power in the promotion of athletics in a positive manner.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE: Frank Cutinella Position: The Thomas Cutinella Memorial Foundation (Tommy Tough Football Standards)
Awarded to a person, not an athletic administrator, who has made a significant contribution to athletics over the years.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Edward P. Morris, Commissioner Position: Town of Brookhaven Parks Department
Given to an organization that has made outstanding contributions to athletics over the years. The organization should have evidenced support and contributions to the NYSAAA on the State and local levels.

JUDITH A. MARTENS, SECRETARIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Barbara Vetrano School District: Kings Park Central School District
Awarded to a secretary of an athletic administrator who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to athletics at the local level for a minimum of five years.