Albany, N.Y. - The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Athletics Department hosted their annual Athletics Banquet at Shaker Ridge Country Club on Saturday April 30th, 2023.
The event was well ran and paid homage to all the athletes, teams, and coaches who contributed to a great 2022-23 athletics season. The event was hosted by Sport Information Director and Assistant XC/T&F Coach,
Bruin Smith.
This year was similar to past years, where the teams handed out two awards to individuals on their teams. These awards recognizing those the coaches felt were most deserving of "Most Valuable Player" and "Coach's Award." However, unlike previous years, the athletic department handed out new awards this year for the athletes. These awards included all the weightlifting awards from the year of weightlifting. These awards were handed out by Athletic Trainer Billy Lyons, and showed off how great the teams athletes were in the gym. The athletics department also gave out four scholarships to athletes who fulfilled the description of each scholarship.
The following names are the recipients of each award handed out at this years banquet:
Men's Cross Country:
Women's Cross Country:
Men's Soccer:
Women's Soccer:
Men's Basketball:
Women's Basketball:
Men's T&F:
Women's T&F:
2022-23 Scholarship Winners:
Erica Scholl-Recipient:
Rita E. Leighton '86 Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in honor of former board of trustees member Rita Leighton, M.D., and is awarded annually to a female basketball player. The recipient must have completed two academic years at the College, played two full seasons of basketball at ACPHS and be in good academic standing. Along with her high academic achievement, Dr. Leighton was the career scoring leader for ACPHS women's basketball from 1986-2005.
Marina Duszak-Recipient:
Albert M. and Carolyn White Alumni Scholarship Fund
Established by the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Albert M. White, a former associate dean of the College. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities, scholastic ability, and athletic participation.
Charles Middleton-Recipient:
Mario M. Zeolla '97 Memorial Scholarship
Created by his family in memory of beloved faculty member Mario M. Zeolla '97, this scholarship is awarded annually to a pharmacy student enrolled in the professional years of study who shows strong leadership qualities, has a high academic standing, and has completed two full seasons of soccer.
Julia Roemer - Recipient:
Class of 1968 Scholar Athlete Award
Strives to recognize athletes who honor the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences tradition of individual and team achievement, leadership, pride, and loyalty, as well as commitment to given back to the community.
2022-23 Athletics Department Award Winners:
