The Joseph M. Margiotta Distinguished Service Award is presented annually by Hofstra University in recognition of extraordinary dedication, generosity and service to the Hofstra Athletics Pride Club and Hofstra Athletics. The award is named for Joseph Margiotta, a Hofstra student-athlete and long-time supporter of the university.
Margiotta founded the Hofstra Pride Club. He served as its president for more than 20 years.
Award Winners by Year
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 1995 | George Bossert and Lou Bronzo |
| 1996 | Jack Lenz, George Wright and Frank Watson |
| 1997 | Stephen F. Buckley and Bernard Fixler |
| 1998 | Anthony Bonomo and Ken Cloud |
| 1999 | Charles Churchill and Larry Davis |
| 2000 | James M. Shuart |
| 2001 | Mike Goldberg and Carol Bronzo |
| 2002 | Gary Barth and Anthony Mazzarella |
| 2003 | Ray Malone and William Rathje |
| 2004 | Robert Bernstein and Michael D'Amato |
| 2005 | Bob McKeon and John Weaver |
| 2006 | Daniel Destefano and Antonio Garay |
| 2007 | Paul Flamm and Guy Truicko |
| 2008 | Honorable Joseph M. Margiotta |
| 2009 | E. David Woycik, Jr. |
| 2010 | Linda Wing Caruso and Gerard O'Connor |
| 2011 | James C. Metzger |
| 2012 | Joseph Carrello, Maddy Leibowitz and Tony Liotta |
| 2013 | Neil Katz |
| 2014 | Noel Thompson |
| 2015 | John Frew |
| 2016 | The award was not presented. |
| 2017 | The award was not presented. |
| 2018 | Bob Buckner |
| 2019 | Terry Ryan |
| 2020 | The award was not presented. |
| 2021 | Greg and Christine Polli |
| 2022 | Anthony and Catherine Perettine |
| 2023 | The award was not presented. |
References
- James Metzger Milestones Archived 2012-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
- "Joseph Margiotta Obituary (2008) New York Times". Legacy.com.
- "Hofstra Athletics Pride Club".
- Margiotta Hall Archived 2014-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Pride Celebrate 2010-11 At Student-Athlete Awards Banquet