The Joseph M. Margiotta Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by Hofstra University in recognition of extraordinary dedication, generosity and service to the Hofstra Athletics Pride Club and Hofstra Athletics. [1] The award is named for Joseph Margiotta, a Hofstra student-athlete and long-time supporter of the university. [2]
Margiotta founded the Hofstra Pride Club. [3] He served as its president for more than 20 years. [4] [5]
Year | Recipients |
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1995 | George Bossert and Lou Bronzo |
1996 | Jack Lenz, George Wright and Frank Watson |
1997 | Stephen F. Buckley and Bernard Fixler |
1998 | Anthony Bonomo and Ken Cloud |
1999 | Charles Churchill and Larry Davis |
2000 | James M. Shuart |
2001 | Mike Goldberg and Carol Bronzo |
2002 | Gary Barth and Anthony Mazzarella |
2003 | Ray Malone and William Rathje |
2004 | Robert Bernstein and Michael D'Amato |
2005 | Bob McKeon and John Weaver |
2006 | Daniel Destefano and Antonio Garay |
2007 | Paul Flamm and Guy Truicko |
2008 | Honorable Joseph M. Margiotta |
2009 | E. David Woycik, Jr. |
2010 | Linda Wing Caruso and Gerard O'Connor |
2011 | James C. Metzger |
2012 | Joseph Carrello, Maddy Leibowitz and Tony Liotta |
2013 | Neil Katz |
2014 | Noel Thompson |
2015 | John Frew |
2016 | The award was not presented. |
2017 | The award was not presented. |
2018 | Bob Buckner |
2019 | Terry Ryan |
2020 | The award was not presented. |
2021 | Greg and Christine Polli |
2022 | Anthony and Catherine Perettine |
2023 | The award was not presented. |
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