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• Tuesday, November 24, 2026

61st ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY YMCA SPORTS AWARDS BANQUET

 Honoring Bergen County's Most Outstanding High School Student-Athletes 

Join us at The Fiesta in Wood Ridge to celebrate the student-athletes, coaches, and community members who make an impact in sports.

SAVE THE DATE

An Evening of Champions

For 61 years, the Bergen County YMCA Sports Awards Banquet has celebrated outstanding athletes, coaches, athletic directors and community members who make an impact in sports. Each year we gather to recognize achievement and the spirit of athletic excellence across Bergen County.

 
WHENTuesday, November 24, 20266 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner
 
WHEREThe Fiesta255 NJ-17
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
 
QUESTIONSAlexandra Guadagnoaguadagno@metroymcas.org
973-758-9622 ext. 1133

Every ticket and sponsorship helps the Y strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, so we can reach even more people who rely on the Y.

Every Seat Helps a Local Family

Proceeds benefit the New Milford YMCA's Financial Assistance Fund, so more Bergen County kids and families can take part in Y programs, whatever their circumstances.

CELEBRATING 2025

Last Year's Champions

Meet the student-athletes and community leaders we honored at the 60th banquet, and thank you to the sponsors who made the night possible.

2025 Honorees▾
J. BARRY STANFORD HONOREES
Kiana Alvarez
Elmwood Park High School
Brent Beswick
Northern Highlands High School
Dominic Campanile
Bergen Catholic High School
Lucas Dipasupil
Northern Highlands High School
Kelis Guzman
Bergen County Technical Schools
Jenelle Ricciardelli
New Milford High School
Devin Ryan
New Milford High School
FEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETE HONOREES
Julia Buono
Northern Highlands High School
Isabella Cardinal
Fort Lee High School
Gina Certo
Academy of the Holy Angels
Allie Shenloogian
Park Ridge High School
Kasey Ziegler
River Dell High School
MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE HONOREES
Harrison Carolan
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Jack Dowd
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Aidan Morrow
Hasbrouck Heights High School
Benjamin Shue
Bergen Catholic High School
R.J. Weiss
River Dell High School
Charlie Wingfield
Ramapo High School
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Devin McCourty
YMCA People of the Year
Jason McCourty
YMCA People of the Year
Billy Wilde
Thomas L. Della Torre Special Achievement Award
Bernadette Calocino
Richard Poor Service Award
John Murtaugh
Richard Poor Service Award
Tim Cullen
William M. Corcoran Service to Youth Award
Kevin Walter
Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Award
Kim Marchese
Special Achievement Award
Bob Silvestri
Assistant Coach Award
Thomas La Morte
Professional Athlete Award
Kyle Monangai
College Amateur Athlete Award
Jimmy Mullen
College Amateur Athlete Award
Johnny Jackson
Inspirational Adult
2025 Sponsors▾
The 2025 banquet was made possible by these generous sponsors:
Academy of the Holy AngelsBergen Catholic High SchoolDon Bosco Preparatory High SchoolInserra SupermarketsNew York Football Giants, Inc.Super Football Conference
Past Banquet Journals▾

Sponsorship Opportunities

MAKE THE 2025 BANQUET POSSIBLE

Sponsor this year's Banquet and allow us to celebrate your impact in a BIG way. This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, whom we celebrate all year long. Be a champion of the Bergen County high school athletic community by sponsoring this year's event.

Proceeds benefit the New Milford YMCA's Financial Assistance Fund.

MOMENTS FROM THE BANQUET

A Night to Remember

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