The New Jersey Sports Writers Association (NJSWA) was founded in 1936. The 75th Anniversary Banquet was held on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at The Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey.
In January of each year, the NJSWA inducts into its hall of fame and presents awards for the preceding calendar year to various athletes, coaches, team executives and other sports celebrities who either reside in, were born in, or played sports in New Jersey.
The NJSWA awards an annual scholarship to a resident of New Jersey who is majoring in journalism or media at a four-year university or college in New Jersey.
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Meritorious Service Award – Florence K. Peragallo, retired associate director, NJSIAA2001The 2001 awards were presented at the 66th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 27, 2002, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, N.J.
A.L. Manager of the Year – Tom Kelly, manager, Minnesota TwinsPitching Coach of the Year – Rick Peterson, Oakland A's (born in New Brunswick)Pro Cornerback of the Year – Troy Vincent, Philadelphia Eagles (born in Trenton; Thomas Edison State College)Pro Soccer Player of the Year – Tim Howard, North Brunswick Township H.S., MetroStarsPro Bowler of the Year – Carolyn Dorin-Ballard (born in Linden)MVP – Dave Kennedy, New Jersey Jackals, North League championsMinor League GM of the Year – Geoff Brown, Lakewood BlueClaws (SAL)College Pitcher of the Year – Robert Brownlie, Rutgers baseballFootball Co-Player of the Year, NJAC – Ed Collins, quarterback, Montclair State UniversityFootball Co-Player of the Year, NJAC – Tony Racioppi, quarterback, Rowan UniversityDistinguished Service to Hockey – Slava Fetisov, New Jersey DevilsGolden Bat Award – Jorge Posada, New York YankeesBaseball Good Guy – Lee Mazzilli, New York YankeesGood Guy – Michael Barrows, linebacker, New York GiantsSports Humanitarian – Bobby Valentine, manager, New York MetsMost Courageous Athlete – Tim Howard, North Brunswick Township H.S., MetroStars2002The 2002 awards were presented at the 67th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, February 2, 2003, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Distinguished Service to Thoroughbred Racing – Robert Kulina, Monmouth Park's and Meadowlands general manager and vice president of Thoroughbred Racing2003The 2003 awards were presented at the 68th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 24, 2004, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Coaching Legends Award – Charles Brown, New Jersey City University men's basketball2008The 2008 awards were presented at the 73rd Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Big East Conference Player of the Year – Mike Teel, Don Bosco Preparatory H.S., Rutgers footballCollege Softball Coach of the Year – Anita Kubicka, Montclair StateSports Humanitarian of the Year – David Wright, New York Mets2009The 2009 awards were presented at the 74th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Man of the Year – Bob Hurley, basketball coach, St. Anthony (Jersey City)Woman of the Year – Christie Rampone, Point Pleasant Boro H.S., Monmouth University women's soccer, former captain of the U.S. World Cup Team, former player/coach of Sky Blue FCTeam of the Year – Sky Blue FC (Somerset)Baseball Rookie of the Year – Rick Porcello, Seton Hall Prep, Detroit TigersNFL Rookie of the Year – Kenny Britt, Bayonne, Rutgers football, Tennessee TitansCollege Men’s Basketball Player of the Year – Marqus Blakely, Metuchen H.S., University of VermontCollege Women’s Basketball Player of the Year – Hillary Klimowicz, Scotch Plains-Fanwood H.S., The College of New JerseyCollege Football Player of the Year – Matt Szczur, Lower Cape May Regional H.S., VillanovaCollege Coach of the Year – Al Golden, Red Bank Catholic H.S., Temple footballStandardbred Racing Man of the Year – Steve Elliott (resident of Cream Ridge)Standardbred Racing Breeder of the Year – Ed Mullen (resident of Cream Ridge)Standardbred Racing Breeder of the Year – Mark Mullen (resident of Cream Ridge)Standardbred Racing Breeder of the Year – Steve Jones (resident of Cream Ridge)2010The 2010 awards were presented at the 75th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Journalism Excellence – Frank Litsky, New York TimesRadio-TV Excellence – Steve "The Schmoozer" Somers, WFAN 660Sports Woman of the Year – Anne Donovan, Paramus Catholic H.S., USA Olympian, Seton Hall women's basketball head coachStandardbred Horseman of the Year – Brian Sears, driverWomen's Lacrosse College Player of the Year – Ali DeLuca, University of PennsylvaniaCollege Running Back of the Year – Andrew Pierce, DelawareWomen's College Coach of the Year – Courtney Banghart, Princeton women's basketballSports Executive of the Year – David Fay, retired executive director, United States Golf AssociationNew Jersey Coaching Legend – Bob Auriemma, Brick H.S. ice hockeySports Humanitarian of the Year – Eddie Lucas, Yankeemagazine.comEric LeGrand Courageous Athlete Award – Matt Hoffman, Rowan University2001The 2001 inductees were inducted at the 66th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 27, 2002, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, N.J.
Randy Beverly, Wildwood H.S., New York JetsChris Dailey, associate head coach, UConn women's basketballTom Kelly, manager, Minnesota Twins (and 2001 A.L. Manager of the Year)Mike O'Koren, Hudson Catholic Regional H.S., University of North Carolina, New Jersey NetsAndre Tippett, Barringer H.S. (Newark), New England PatriotsWillie Wilson, Summit H.S., Kansas City Royals2003The 2003 inductees were inducted at the 68th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 24, 2004, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Charles Brown, All-Hudson County basketball player, Lincoln H.S. (Jersey City); point guard, Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University) (1962–65); teacher and middle-school principal, Jersey City Public School System (19 -1998); head coach, Lincoln H.S. (1966–81); men’s basketball coach, New Jersey City University (1982-2007) (and 2003 Coaching Legends Award)Bill Schutsky, Hillside H.S., Army men's basketball2008The 2008 inductees were inducted at the 73rd Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 25, 2009, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Warren Wolf, football coach, Brick Township H.S.2009The 2009 inductees were inducted at the 74th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Lou Lamoriello, Devils CEO/President/GM2010The 2010 inductees were to be inducted at the 75th Anniversary Banquet on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at The Pines Manor, in Edison, New Jersey.
Bill Austin, 1958 All-American running back, Rutgers footballGeoff Billet, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA); 1995-99 guard and assistant coach (2000), Rutgers men's basketball; assistant coach, Monmouth University and Seton Hall University; head coach, CBA (2007–present)Anne Donovan, Paramus Catholic H.S., USA Olympian, Seton Hall women's basketball head coach (and 2010 Sports Woman of the Year)David Fay, United States Golf Association (and 2010 Sports Executive of the Year)Fred Hill, Sr., head coach, Rutgers baseballLeonard Marshall, defensive lineman, New York GiantsEric Murdock, Bridgewater-Raritan H.S., Providence College All-American, NBA, Rutgers assistant coach, and Rutgers men’s basketball Director of Player DevelopmentTasha Pointer, 1997-2001 point guard, 1998 Big East Rookie of the Year, 1999 and 2001 All–Big East first team, Big East 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Team (2003), assistant coach (2007–present), Rutgers women's basketballSee footnote 