Albion Purple Eagle Athletic Director, Mariah LaSpina has been recognized with the 2024 New York State Athletic Administrators Association (NYSAAA) Liam Frawley, Emerging Athletic Administrator Award.
Formally recognized by Mickey Edwards, Superintendent of Albion Central Schools, during the April Board of Education meeting earlier this month, Edwards explained LaSpina had been nominated by all Section VI athletic directors.
“Mariah has done an incredible job with out Athletic Program,” Edwards said. “She pushes our student athletes to perform at their best both on and off the field. We are excited to see what the Spring season holds.”
The Liam Frawley, Emerging Athletic Administrator Award is earned by an athletic administrator who has been an active member of NYSAAA for five or fewer years. They must be employed full-time as an athletic administrator and their school must be a NYSPHSAA member school. The individual must show contributions to community, local chapter, state, ongoing commitment to athletics, willingness to get involved, constant professional development and continuing education, as well as striving towards their CAA or CMAA.