The 10th Annual USATF New York Awards Celebration, scheduled for March 30th, will introduce new awards to honor the achievements of our student-athletes beyond the track.
"Celebrating our athletes' athletic accomplishments has always been a cornerstone of our sport—from the medal stand to year-end award banquets, their victories have been recognized," offered the USATF New York board of directors in a joint statement. "In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, we are broadening our focus to not only celebrate athletic achievements but also to honor the off-field qualities that truly embody the spirit of a student-athlete."
Nominations are currently open for the following awards:
Sportsmanship Award Candidates for the USATF New York Sportsmanship Award must embody the pillars of dedication, resilience, discipline, and benevolence amongst themselves and most importantly their teammates and opponents. This athlete should furthermore appreciate and display grace and respect while competing at a fair standard within Track & Field and/or Cross-Country. Good Samaritan Award Candidates for the USATF New York Good Samaritan Award must display selfless compassion for their community with consistent acts of service towards others in need, especially strangers, without being required to do so. This altruistic individual displays empathy and awareness for the betterment of mankind and exhibits unwavering hope for a brighter future. Academic Scholar Recipient Candidates for the USATF New York Academic Scholar Award must uphold a minimum grade point average of 3.8 within the course of the previous and current academic years of study. This studious individual is notable and disciplined in balancing the daily academic and athletic demands that are required of a high achieving student-athlete.
Breakthrough Performer Candidates for the USATF New York Breakthrough Performer award must demonstrate a significant improvement and impact in competition during the Track & Field and/or Cross Country seasons. This athlete's exceptional performances throughout the season(s) have captured unprecedented attention and brought heightened visibility to the sport. Leadership Award Candidates for the USATF New York Leadership Award should demonstrate the ability to lead during difficult times or to cultivate positive change by their actions within their communities. Candidates should have visions for a better tomorrow and lead by example.
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by Sunday, February 16th (11:59 pm ET). We ask clubs to limit submission to one boy and one girl for each category.
The committee will announce award winners on Monday, March 3rd.
All awardees will be honored at our Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 30th at the Sonesta Resort, White Plains, NY.