New Milford YMCA Celebrates High School Student-Athletes and Coaches

NEW MILFORD, NJ - New Milford YMCA Program Center, a location of the Greater Bergen County YMCA, gathered Bergen County’s premier high school athletes, coaches, and officials together on Nov. 25, 2025 to celebrate their accomplishments and ensure more children in the community have access to athletic program opportunities. The 60th Annual Sports Award Banquet, held at The Terrace in Paramus, was a tremendous success, raising $29,000 for the Y’s financial assistance program.

"The Annual Sports Award Banquet reflects the Y’s commitment to nurturing potential and building community. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we can continue providing financial assistance so that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through sports,” said Jason Kelly, Executive Director of New Milford YMCA Program Center.

During the event, friends and family of honorees gathered to recognize each of the 31 award recipients. Nominations are collected from Athletic Directors from across the county. Student athletes are selected based on their athletic and academic merit, while coaches and officials are selected based on their cumulative careers supporting our young athletes.

All those recognized are deserving of congratulations, along with those on the Sports Award Banquet Committee. Join the Y in celebrating the great work of award recipients and the Committee.

2025 Honorees

YMCA People of the Year
Devin McCourty 

Jason McCourty

College Amateur Athlete
Kyle Monangai

Jimmy Mullen

Thomas L. Della Torre Special Achievement
Billy Wilde

Richard Poor Service to the Community
Bernadette Calocino

John Murtaugh

Inspirational Adult
Johnny Jackson

William M. Corcoran Service to Youth
Tim Cullen

Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Award 

Kevin Walter

Special Achievement
Kim Marchese

Assistant Coach
Bob Silvestri

Professional Athlete

Thomas La Morte

Female High School Student – Athlete

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 High School Student – Athlete

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

J. Barry Stanford Special Achievement

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

2025 Sports Award Banquet Committee

Mike Raimondi, Chairperson

Lorenzo Baratta

Brian Carr

Pat Clark

Jim Jacobsen

Brendan McGovern

Joseph Ricciardelli

Ed Salvi

Joe Spafford

Marcin Szorc

Alex Guadagno

Jason Mitchell

Bob Kilmurray

Jason Kelly

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About the Y

Established in 1885, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges invests in its diverse communities to promote wellness, safety and quality of life for children, adults and seniors. Its six branches in East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, New Milford, Hardyston and Stillwater are committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility through an array of programs. Some 35,000 people belong to the Metro Y, which awards more than $2 million annually in direct and indirect financial assistance.