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Association Service Awards

Association Service Awards, given annually, recognize volunteers, contributors to youth programs, and officials. Individuals may submit nominations by emailing the media committee at media@usatfne.org, or by calling 617-566-7600.

Marja Bakker Volunteer / Contributor Award

YEAR	HONOREE	HOMETOWN / CLUB
2024 2023 2022 2021	Twilight Throwers New England Runner Doug Lang	MA - throws club Weymouth MA - publication Westborough MA-pole vault
2020	Larry Newman	Haverhill MA - statistician
2019	Justin Kuo	Brookline MA - association support
2018	Daniel Hart	Dedham MA - cross country
2017	Bill Mullen	Peabody MA-Lynn Woods
2016	Ray Nelson	Warwick RI - course certifier
2015	Kikki Fitzgerald	Braintree MA - volunteer support
2014	Jim Chamberas	Chelmsford MA - Twilight Throwers
2013	Scott Mason	Warwick RI - photographer
2012	Bob Gourley	Barrington RI - hammer throw development
2011	Rick Marshall	North Kingstown RI
2010	Michael Glennon / Brookline HS	Brookline MA - volunteers
2009	Dave Dunham	Bradford MA / CMS
2008	Ron Boemker	Cranston RI - everything
2007	Ed Daniels	Concord NH / NH Tracksters

Gerry Cantor Officials Award

YEAR	HONOREE	HOMETOWN / CLUB
2024 2023 2022 2021	Keith Johnston Rick Lajoie Rich Murray	Providence RI Holyoke MA Ipswich MA
2020	Michael Gooden	New Boston NH
2019	Lisa Helpa	Hatfield MA
2018	Pat Lavelle	Holyoke MA
2017	Charlie Butterfield	Rutland MA
2016	Joe Bullock	Swansea MA
2015	Frank Ronan	Durham NH
2014	Chris Lane	Boston MA
2012	David Wilbur	Charlton MA
2011	Laurie Boemker	Cranston RI
2010	Jim McGloin	Amesbury MA
2009	Dave DeInnocentis	Andover MA
2008	Bob Gidari	Deering NH

Youth Athletics Contributors Award

YEAR	HONOREE	HOMETOWN / CLUB
2023 2022 2021	New England Elite CLCF Boston United Track & XC Club	Haverhill MA Cranston RI Boston MA
2020	Dave Gorman	Brockton Kids Races
2019	Matt Castriotta	MA Middle School TF Championships Founder Hubbardston MA
2018	Sydney Henthorn	Sugarloaf Mt AC, Northampton MA
2017	Nashua PAL	Nashua NH
2016	Alex Ivanov	Nitehawks SC, Carlisle MA
2015	Jim Jellison	Fitchburg State University
2014	Ed Poirier	Attleboro (MA) YMCA Jaguars
2013	Jim Clayton	Sugarloaf Mt.AC, Northampton MA
2012	Joe Abelon	MA Middle School XC Championship founder, Lynn MA
2011	George Bower	Amherst TC, Amherst NH
2010	Joe Bennett/Jeff Kurbec	Sentinel Striders, Smithfield RI
2009	John Hrones	Needham TC, Needham MA
2008	Kevin Jackson / Thom Spann	Providence Cobras, Providence RI
2007	Geoff Hennessy	Quincy TC, Quincy MA
2007	Joe Tranchita	Waltham TC, Waltham MA