BRONX, N.Y. – The Lehman College Department of Athletics will be hosting an end-of-the-year banquet, on Monday, May 13, 2013, in the Faculty Dining Room of the Music building, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The 61st Athletic Awards Banquet will honor the best and brightest of Lehman College's student-athletes.
All 300 student-athletes, cheerleaders, and coaches from all 18 varsity teams are invited to attend.
At the gala banquet, several major awards will be presented to the honorees, specifically:
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Athletic Department Service Awards, presented by Mr. Vincent Clark, Vice President of Administration and Finance
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Charlie Greenberg Award, presented by Mr. Martin Greenberg
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Ed Kramer Award, presented by Mrs. Cheryl Kramer
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Paula Soto Spirit of Athletics Award, presented by Mr. Jose Magdaleno, Vice President, Student Affairs
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Pedro Vialet Memorial Award, presented by Dr. Helene Silverman, Faculty Athletics Representative
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Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards, presented by Dr. Martin L. Zwiren, Director of Athletics/APEX
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Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards, presented by Dr. Anny Morrobel-Sosa, Provost, and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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President's Award, presented by Dr. Ricardo Fernandez, President of Lehman College
There will also be two special awards presentations. A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Lesleigh Hogg, who recently retired from Lehman College after 16 years as the men's and women's cross country and track and field coach. The 2012-13 men's swimming and diving teams will be presented with their championship rings, for winning the CUNY Athletic Conference for a record fifth time.
Additionally, each of Lehman College's 18 varsity sports teams will hand out awards honoring the Rookie of the Year as well as the Most Valuable Player.
A full list of winners will be released after the dinner.
