• 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.
7 p.m. Dinner
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
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.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Be a Champion for Bergen County Athletes
Sponsor this year's banquet and let us celebrate your impact in a big way. The evening isn't possible without our sponsors, and we recognize them all year long.
Event Sponsorships
Journal Sponsorships
Tickets
How to Reserve
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges – Association Services
304 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Questions about sponsorship? Contact Alexandra Guadagno, Director of Annual Giving and Special Events, at 516-780-3864.
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▾
Elmwood Park High School
Northern Highlands High School
Bergen Catholic High School
Northern Highlands High School
Bergen County Technical Schools
New Milford High School
New Milford High School
Northern Highlands High School
Fort Lee High School
Academy of the Holy Angels
Park Ridge High School
River Dell High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Hasbrouck Heights High School
Bergen Catholic High School
River Dell High School
Ramapo High School
YMCA People of the Year
YMCA People of the Year
Thomas L. Della Torre Special Achievement Award
Richard Poor Service Award
Richard Poor Service Award
William M. Corcoran Service to Youth Award
Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Award
Special Achievement Award
Assistant Coach Award
Professional Athlete Award
College Amateur Athlete Award
College Amateur Athlete Award
Inspirational Adult
2025 Sponsors▾
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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