The Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance (GNYSAA) hosted their 20th annual Raymond F. Church Service to Youth Baseball Gala on Thursday night at Russo’s On the Bay in Howard Beach.
It was a packed house of close to 300 guests, celebrating another successful year on the diamond.
Below are the award recipients
James McElroy Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Rod Stephan
- Matt Senk
- Mel Zitter
Al Polite Ambassador Award
- Eddie LaMarr
Victor Feld Legacy Awards
- Tom Tuttle
- Walter Paller
Lou Santos Woman of the Year Award
- Jackie Cozza
GNYSAA Trailblazer in Baseball Award
- Stephanie Staiano
Frank Tempone HS Coaches of the Year
- Ramon Canela
- Chris DeSarno
GNYSAA Wall of Fame Honorees
- Matthew D’Andrea
- Kevin Rice
- Anthony Varvaro
GNYSAA Mr. Sandlot Award
Victor Feld
Frank LoPiccolo Team of the Year – 2018 Great Kills Nationals
GNYSAA Heroism Award – T.J. O’Leary