Athletes Shine at 29th Annual Awards Ceremony

Purchase, NY – Purchase athletics celebrated another stellar year in college sports on Thursday, April 30 at the Performing Arts Center during the 29th Annual Intercollegiate Athletics Awards Ceremony and Dinner.

Athletic Director Ernie Palmieri highlighted this year’s accomplishments; Provost Damian Fernandez shared a few words about the growth of Purchase sports and Sports Information Director Bobby Ciafardini once again presented the college’s highest individual awards as event MC.

During the dinner hour, The Jazz Trio of Kevin Barry-Dutro, Michael Kujawski and Zach Marks performed, setting the stage for each coach to present their team awards. The final awards presentation followed. Those winners are listed below. Congratulations athletes!

Male Athlete of the Year
Marvin Billups (Basketball)

Female Athlete of the Year

Kimberly Garrett (Swim)

Male Rookie of the Year

Albert Baez (Baseball)

Female Rookie of the Year

Kaitlyn Raitz (Swim)

Coach of the Year
Peter Nestel (Swim, Tennis)

Community Service
Kyle Saud (Baseball)

Gloria Cimaglia Intercollegiate Assistant of the Year

Oren Vourman (Sports Information)

John Delate Intramural Assistant of the Year
Michael Seltzer (Soccer) 

Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
Daniel Conners (Baseball)
Bryan Donovan (Baseball)

Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

Noel O’Donnell (X-Country)