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.
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.