SUNY Broome Athletics Recognized With NJCAA Region 3 Community Service Award

Region 3 of the NJCAA announced its yearly awards today.

The SUNY Broome athletic department was recognized with the 2024-25 NJCAA Region 3 Community Service Award, joining the Hudson Valley Community College athletic department as recipients of this year's honor. 2024-25 marks the first time that SUNY Broome has been acknowledged with the award. 

According to the official criteria for this award, Region 3 members are eligible to be recognized with the Region 3 Community Service Award if the number of community service events in which the department participates is at least equal to the number of sports offerings, with a minimum of five events.

SUNY Broome Athletics offers 12 sports, and an impressive year of community service saw the department participate in more than 12 service-based events, allowing the department to be eligible for the recognition.

Community service initiatives in which the athletic department participated in 2024-25 included: 

• Astor Rice Foundation Thursday Family Nights
• SUNY Broome student move-in day
• Hornet Hope Center Challenge
• The Giving of the Toys Ceremony
• Mental Health Month
• Johnson City HS Track & Field meet staffing

Much of the department's community service was aimed at supporting the American Cancer Society. In the 2024-25 year, SUNY Broome Athletics helped raise awareness for cancer with the following efforts:

• 2 Mile Fun Run for the American Cancer Society
• Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign: Suits and Sneakers
• Pink Out games for cancer awareness
• Donation of game day admissions to American Cancer Society
• Donation of bake sale proceeds to American Cancer Society
• Dig Pink volleyball match for breast cancer awareness

SUNY Broome Athletics is appreciative of Region 3 for recognizing its dedication to community service with the 2024-25 NJCAA Region 3 Community Service Award.

The full release from Region 3 which announces the winners of all yearly awards, including the Community Service Award, can be read here.

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