Awards & Community Impact

Presented to an agent under age 40 who has displayed an outstanding commitment to their clients, their agency, and their industry. This award was named in honor of Big I New York member Joel S. Pollack by unanimous vote of the Big I New York board in 1999.

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2020s 

2026 – Carl Ranieri, ARM, CPCU
2025 – Tawnia Vermette
2024 – Yuliya Karpov
2023 – Shawn Fitzgerald
2022 – Carrie Shaw, CIC
2021 – Craig Bender
2020 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2010s 

2019 – Nicholas Campbell
2018 – Ashley Smit
2016 – Ashley Engl
2015 – Mike Crowley
2014 – No award granted this year
2013 – Kristen Steinmiller
2012 – David H. Borg, CISR
2011 – Adam Erickson, AAI & Brendan J. Higgins, CPCU, CIC, ARM, AU, API
2010 – Ryan J. Murray     

2000s

2009 – Michael Zwas, CIC
2008 – No award granted this year
2007 – Ann Marie Wagner, ACSR
2006 – Michael Shay
2005 – Douglas Katz
2004 – Mark E. Russo, CIC
2003 – Diana Kollevoll, CPCU
2002 – Paul Gugino, LUTCF
2001 – David L. Spiro, AAI
2000 – Stephen Zogby

1990s

1999 – Joel S. Pollack (awarded posthumously)

Recognizes outstanding effort and accomplishment in the areas of enhancing the image of independent agents, outstanding local association meetings, legislative advocacy, and public relations.

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2020s

2026 – Big I CNY
2025 – Big I WNY
2024 – Big I WNY
2023 – Big I Suffolk
2022 – Big I Tri-County
2021 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic
2020 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2010s

2019 – Big I Westchester
2018 – Independent Insurance Agents Association of Western New York
2017 – Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County
2016 – Independent Insurance Agents of Central New York
2015 – Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County
2014 – The Independent Insurance Agents of Monroe County
2013 – Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County and Tri-County Independent Insurance Agents Association
2012 – Independent Insurance Agents Association of Western New York, Inc.
2011 – Independent Insurance Agents Association of Western New York, Inc.
2010 – Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County

2000s

2009 – Independent Insurance Agents of Westchester County

This highest honor recognizes the individual member who has most significantly contributed to Big I NY, the industry, and their community.

2020s
2026 – Christine Neet, CPIA
2025 – Tim Dodge, AU, ARM, CPCU
2024 – Ron Brunell, CIC
2023 – Kathy Weinheimer, CPCU, AAI (awarded posthumously) 
2022 – James C. Keidel, Esq.
2021 – No award granted this year
2020 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2010s
2019 – James D. Sutton, CPCU, AAI, CIC
2018 – Mark Hagan, CPCU, ARM, Chair of the Board 2005-2006 
2016 – John R. Costello, CIC
2015 – Steve Zogby
2014 – Sharon Emek, PhD, CIC
2013 – Edgar J. Higgins, Jr., CPCU
2012 – Richard A. Poppa, CAE, AAI
2011 – Patrick C. Moore, CPCU
2010 – No award granted this year
2009 – Steven J. Spiro, CLU, ChFC

Recognizes individuals who have made a lasting and outstanding contribution to Big I New York.

Formerly the Presidential Citation Award.

2020s

2025 – Ted Walsh, CPCU, CIC
2024 – Scott Hobson, MPA
2023 – Brian Bixby
2022 – Lisa Lounsbury, CAE, AAI, AIS
2021 – Pat Calvert
2020 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2010s

2019 – Big I New York Staff
2018 – Allison Just & Lawrence Pistell
2016 – Christine Neet, CPIA
2015 – Karen Peters, CPCU & Jamie Deapo, AAI, AINS
2014 – Michael Barrett, Esq. & Timothy Dodge, AU, ARM, CPCU
2013 – Patricia Calvert & Julie Crowley & Kathleen Lawler, AAI, CIC
2012 – David Gelia & Stephen R. Zogby
2011 – James C. Keidel (Keidel, Weldon & Cunningham, LLC)
2010 – Mark J. Hagan, CPCU, ARM & Kathleen A. Weinheimer, CPCU, AAI

2000s

2009 – Eileen A. Frank, CPCU, ARe, NASD & David M. Gelia & Lisa K. Lounsbury, AAI, CAE
2008 – Vinny Alba & Chris Brassard, CIC & Regina Wright, CAE   
2007 – Sharon Koches, CPCU, RPLU, AAI, AU (American Institute of CPCU) & Cyndy Smith (Haylor Freyer & Coon Inc.) & Kimberly Parks Poppa
2006 – Sharon Emek, CIC, PhD   
2005 – Richard A. Poppa, CAE, AAI & Gregory V. Serio   
2004 – Steven J. Spiro, CLU, ChFC & Paul W. Babbitt & Vinny Alba & Tommy Dietz, CPCU   
2003 – Stephen Zogby & IIA of Suffolk County   
2002 – Kathleen A. Weinheimer, CPCU, AAI
2001 – Herbert J. Lustig & Patrick C. Moore, CPCU & John R. Costello, CIC 
2000 – Edgar J. Higgins Jr., CPCU

1990s

1999 – John Ecker & George Yates
1998 – Paul Babbitt
1997 – John Ecker & Michael Barrett
1996 – John D. LaValle, IIAANY, Syracuse, NY (Onondaga)
1995 – Lawrence Gilroy III, Gilroy & Kernan, New Hartford, NY (Oneida) & George G. Heine, IIAANY, Syracuse, NY (Onondaga)
1994 – Walter B. Rose Jr., Monroe, NY (Orange) & Carole & Steve Acunto, Chase Group (Westchester)
1993 – Ferdinand L. Coste, Holbrook, NY (Suffolk)
1992 – Carl T. Ernstrom, Binghamton, NY (Broome)
1991 – Ronald N. Belleville, Tupper Lake, NY (Franklin) & John D. LaValle, Syracuse, NY (Onondaga) (Honorary)
1990 – David A. Fazioli, Troy, NY (Albany) & Russell J. Vollmer, Greenlawn, NY

1980s

1989 – Kenneth Pollack, Westbury, NY (Nassau)
1988 – David Twomey, Vestal, NY (Broome)
1987 – Thomas J. Dietz, Mt. Kisco, NY (Westchester)  
1986 – Frank Riedman, Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1985 – John Ecker, Montauk, NY (Suffolk)
1984 – Joseph Bonica, Levittown, NY (Nassau)
1983 – Peter Pomeroy, Roscoe, NY (Sullivan)
1982 – John E. Becker II, Seneca Falls, NY (Seneca)
1981 – John E. Becker II, Seneca Falls, NY (Seneca)  
1980 – Charles C. Ashley, Warwick, NY (Orange)

1970s

1979 – John F. Reilly, Pelham, NY (Westchester)
1978 – Alan L. Hagerman, Clifton, NY (Chautauqua) & Arthur L. Schwab, Albany, NY (Albany) & Lucille Schwab, Albany, NY (Albany)
1977 – James R. Studgeon, Flushing, NY (Queens)
1976 – Mott P. Greene, Washingtonville, NY (Orange)
1975 – Seymour G. Schwartz, Queens Village, NY (Queens)
1974 – William E. Sheridan, Watervliet, NY (Albany) & Alfred E. Grossman, Mineola, NY (Nassau)
1973 – Joseph J. Propis, Buffalo, NY (Erie)
1972 – Morton S. Seidenstein, New Rochelle, NY (Westchester)
1971 – George G. Heine, Syracuse, NY (Onondaga)
1970 – Theodore R. Tuke, Rochester, NY (Monroe)

1960s

1969 – James R. Kelly, Rosedale, NY (Queens)
1968 – Clifford D. Wicke, Jamaica, NY (Queens)
1967 – Raymond D. Porter Jr., New Rochelle, NY (Westchester)
1966 – Richard J. Buck, Catskill, NY (Greene)
1965 – Matthew D. Lampell, Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess)
1964 – Donald A. Fazioli, Troy, NY (Renselaer)
1963 – E. Glenn Giltz, Plattsburgh, NY  (Clinton)
1962 – Arthur F. Blum, Rockaway Park, NY (Queens)
1961 – Raymond A. Muth, Newark, NY (Wayne)
1960 – Richard E. Thompson, Valley Stream, NY (Nassau)

1950s

1959 – George A. Kramer Jr., Williston Park, NY (Nassau)
1958 – Sidney Mang, Sidney, NY (Delaware)
1957 – Richard E. Thompson, Valley Stream, NY (Nassau)
1956 – Robert B. Douglass, Potsdam, NY (St. Lawrence)
1955 – David S. McFalls, New York City (Metro)
1954 – Craig Thorn, Jr., Hudson, NY (Columbia)
1953 – Joseph A. Neumann, Jamaica, NY (Queens)
1952 – E. Leo Spain, Glens Falls, NY (Warren)
1951 – Roy A. Duffus, Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1950 – Arthur L. Schwab, Staten Island (Richmond) and  A.C. Deisseroth, Syracuse, NY (Onondaga)

1940s

1949 – Jay Rose, Buffalo, NY (Erie)
1948 – Russell M. L. Carson, Glens Falls, NY (Warren)

Based on the results of the Big I New York Carrier Index Surveys for National, Super Regional, and Regional carriers.

2026

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines – Merchants Insurance Group
Top Carrier Partner Personal Lines – NYCM

2025

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines – Cincinnati
Top Carrier Partner Personal Lines – Utica National

2024

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines – Cincinnati
Top Carrier Partner Personal Lines – NYCM

2023

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines – Travelers
Top Carrier Partner Personal Lines – NYCM

2022

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines – Travelers
Top Carrier Partner Personal Lines – NYCM

2021

No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2020

No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2019

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (> $100 million in NY written premium) – Selective
Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (< $100 million in NY written premium) – Sterling Insurance Group

2018

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (> $100 million in NY written premium) – Merchants Insurance Group
Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (< $100 million in NY written premium) – Security Mutual; UPC/Interboro

2017

Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (> $100 million in NY written premium) – Liberty Mutual
Top Carrier Partner Commercial Lines (< $100 million in NY written premium) – Utica First
Independent Agents Brand Champion – Merchants Insurance Group
Agency Talent Development Champion – Liberty Mutual

2016

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Merchants Insurance Group
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – Travelers

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Sterling Insurance
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Andover Companies
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Travelers

2015

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Erie & Niagara Insurance Association
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Merchants Insurance Group
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – Utica National Insurance Group

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Merchants Insurance Group and NGM Insurance Company (tie)
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – The Travelers Companies

2014

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Merchants Insurance Group
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – CNA

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner –  Dryden Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Andover Companies
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Safeco Insurance

2013

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – Chubb Group

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Sterling Insurance
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Chubb Group

2012

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Sterling Insurance
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – National Grange Mutual Insurance Co.
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company – The Hartford

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Sterling Insurance
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Preferred Mutual
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Partner Kemper, a Unitrin Business

2011

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Sterling Insurance
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Peerless
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – Travelers

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Preferred Mutual
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner- Kemper, a Unitrin Business

2010

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Peerless
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – Chubb

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Midstate Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Safeco Insurance
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Kemper, a Unitrin Business

2009

Outstanding Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Commercial Lines Company Partner – Selective
Outstanding National Commercial Lines Company Partner – The Hartford

Outstanding Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Dryden Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Personal Lines Company Partner – Peerless
Outstanding National Personal Lines Company Partner – Kemper

2008

Outstanding Regional Company Partner – New York Central Mutual
Outstanding Super Regional Company Partner – Selective Insurance Company
Outstanding National Company Partner – Travelers

Awarded to the individual who makes an outstanding contribution to the political effectiveness of Big I New York.

2020s

2026 – Travis Wattie, MPA, CPCU, AINS, API
2025 – Jacquie Kelly Kaden
2024 – Doug Benz
2023 – Tom Crowley
2022 – James D. Sutton, CPCU, AAI, CIC
2021 – John Costello, CIC, CRIS
2020 –(no award handed out due to pandemic)

2010s

2019 – Ronald Brunell, CIC
2018 – Mark Garvelli
2017 – Andrew Kaufman
2016 – Nicholas Masterpole
2015 – Jill Muratori
2014 – Stephen Zogby
2013 – Michael Barrett, Esq.
2012 – James A. Mickles, CLU
2011 – George D. Yates
2010 – Vincent A. Alba

This award is presented as a reflection of the individual’s dedication and unwavering support of the Independent Agency System by their words, deeds and actions.

2020s 

2026 – Charlie Makey III
2025 – Ricky Jones
2024 – Ron Martin, AIS, ASF, ARC
2023 – Stephen Saunders, CPCU
2022 – Richard Creedon
2021 – Dan Bierbrauer
2020 – No award granted this year due to the pandemic

2010s 

2019 – Joseph Headd, CPCU
2018 – Rosanne Fallon, CPCU
2017 – Mark Berger
2016 – Robert M. Zak
2015 – Bob Baxter
2014 – V. Daniel Robinson II
2013 – Nick Steffey
2012 – Thomas S. McDaniel (awarded posthumously)

Acknowledges the crucial value that customer service representatives bring to the independent agency system and the customers they serve.

2000s

2019 – Lexie Dumont, ACSR
2018 – Monica Skibickyj
2017 – Heather L. Paquette, ACSR, AAI 
2016 – Taijwaittie “Shelly” Seenarine, ACSR
2015 – Shelley Roff, ACSR
2014 – No award granted this year
2013 – Michelle Dixon, ACSR
2012 – Kristie Ciancaglini, ACSR, CISR  
2011 – Michele M. Addesa, ACSR
2010 – No award granted this year
2009 – Jessica Towles, AAI, ACSR
2008 – Donna Rose, ACSR
2007 – Sheila Casper, AAI, ACSR, ARM

For outstanding effort and accomplishment in the field of public relations.

2000s

2008 – IIA of WNY
2007 – IIA of CNY, accepted by Joe Convertino, Jr.
2006 – Lester Robinson, III, The Northwoods Corp
2005 – JoAnne Murray, IIAWC
2004 – John Stype, Neefus-Stype Agency
2003 – IIAWC accepted by William Cooper Colwell
2002 – IIACNY accepted by Schuyler Hellings
2001 – Stephen J. Suydam – IIA of Monroe County
2000 – IIA of Westchester County

1990s

1999 – Long Island Cooperative Agency Marketing & Queens and Kings & Nassau County & Suffolk County   
1998 – Westchester County
1997 – Queens & Kings Counties
1996 – Westchester County
1995 – Westchester County
1993 – Western New York
1992 – Westchester County
1991 – Suffolk County
1990 – Western New York

1980s

1989 – Rockland County
1988 – Rockland County
1987 – Western New York
1986 – Rockland County
1985 – Queens & Kings Counties
1984 – Westchester County
1983 – Bob Bauge, Nassau
1982 – Suffolk County
1981 – Queens County and  Westchester County
1980 – Fred De la Sota, Northport, NY (Suffolk)

1970s

1979 – Morty Aaron, Yonkers, NY (Westchester)
1978 – Joseph Tunkel, Lynbrook, NY (Nassau)
1977 – Herbert T. Sugarman, Little Neck, NY (Queens)
1976 – Joseph R. Stein, Yonkers, NY (Westchester)
1975 – New Rochelle Association
1974 – Westchester County and  Queens County
1973 – Westchester County and  Walter W. Roedel, Nassau County 
1972 – Onondaga County

1960s

1969 – New Rochelle Association
1968 – New Rochelle Association
1967 – New Rochelle Association
1966 – New Rochelle Association
1965 – New Rochelle Association
1964 – Albert D. Kahn
1961 – New Rochelle Association
1960 – Nassau County

1950s

1958 – Nassau County
1957 – Troy Underwriters
1956 – Saratoga Springs

Honors agents who display outstanding service to their community through their volunteer efforts.​

2000s

2007 – Aaron J. Stein, CPCU, CFP
2006 – Roderick Giltz, CPCU
2005 – Mark Rolling III and  Carl Ernstrom
2004 – Dale Peter
2003 – Mark R. Smith
2002 – Steve Dooley
2001 – James A. Stoddard, Sr.
2000 – Aurelius J. “Aurie” Licata, AAI

1990s

1999 – George Schunck   
1998 – John Russell   
1997 – Joyce Salimeno   
1996 – Richard Davies
1995 – Amadio J. Duke
1994 – Maureen Clancy
1993 – Virginia Pellicciotta
1992 – Don Hester
1991 – Donald Stork
1990 – Brian Wallach

Presented to an outstanding committee chairperson in honor of and in recognition for his/her extremely effective work as the chairperson of one of the year’s committees.

Formerly the AAMGA Achievement Award.

2010s

2013 – David H. Borg
2012 – John J. Schwab, AAM   
2011 – Andrew J. Kaufman   
2010 – Meghan McGarry, ACSR   

2000s

2009 – Douglas Katz
2008 – Sharon Emek
2007 – Lane Rubin
2006 – Steven J. Spiro
2005 – Neal L. Sullivan, CPA
2004 – Edgar J. Higgins, Jr.
2003 – Patrick C. Moore
2002 – Steven Zogby
2001 – Robert G. Maltbie III
2000 – Thomas M. Lucie, CPCU

1990s

1999 – Scott McCartney
1998 – Tommy Dietz
1997 – Steve Rosenberg
1996 – David Gosling, Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1995 – Patrick Moore, Beacon, NY (Dutchess)
1994 – Larry Gilroy, New Hartford, NY (Oneida)
1993 – Steven Spiro, Valley Stream, NY (Nassau)
1992 – Gerard DeBaun, Southampton, NY (Suffolk)
1990 – Patrick C. Moore, Fishkill, NY (Dutchess)
1991 – J. Lynne Simmons, Endwell, NY (Broome)

1980s

1989 – Carl T. Ernstrom, Binghamton, NY (Broome)
1988 – Charles Becker, Dryden, NY (Tompkins) & Thomas Ketrick, Endicott, NY (Broome)
1987 – Mike DiMaina, New Lebanon Center, NY (Columbia)
1986 – Lionel Nalven, New Rochelle, NY (Westchester)
1985 – Anthony Keating, Watertown, NY (Jefferson)
1984 – Jeff Wodicka, Glens Falls, NY (Warren)
1983 – David Twomey, Endicott, NY (Broome)
1982 – Robert Bauge, Levittown, NY (Nassau)
1981 – Carl T. Ernstrom, Binghamton, NY (Broome)
1980 – Conrad Scheg, E. Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1974 – Carl T. Ernstrom, Binghamton, NY (Broome)

1970s

1979 – Joseph A. Gundermann Jr., Watertown, NY (Jefferson)
1978 – Robert J. Taylor, Watertown, NY (Jefferson)
1977 – John J. Faley Jr., Yonkers, NY (Westchester)
1976 – William B. Baxter, Johnstown, NY (Fulton)
1975 – Calvin Raff, Flushing, NY (Queens)
1974 – Carl T. Ernstrom, Binghamton, NY (Broome)
1973 – Joseph J. Propis, Buffalo, NY (Erie)

Awarded to the agency or brokerage that embodies the Trusted Choice® brand and best exemplifies the Pledge of Performance.​

2000s

2011 – Sullivan Financial Group, Mahopac, NY
2010 – James F. Sutton Agency Ltd., East Islip, NY
2009 – DeRosa, Rockefeller, Sohigian & Werdel, Inc., Harrison, NY

Presented to the Local Board President who excels in the fields of local activity, leadership, and outstanding accomplishments.

2000s

2008 – Marcia Brogan (WNY)
2007 – Tim McNelly, ARM, AMIM, CPCU (Monroe)
2006 – Thomas Crowley, CPCU, CIC (Suffolk)
2005 – JoAnne Murray (Westchester)
2004 – George L. Goodman, CPCU (Westchester)
2003 – Garrett Durland (Orange)
2002 – Scott Lobel (Suffolk)
2001 – Stewart I. Szydlo (Nassau)
2000 – Peter M. Stevens, AAI (WNY)

1990s

1999 – Richard Canter (Westchester)   
1998 – Nancy Crawford (Monroe)
1997 – Thomas Sternberg (Westchester)
1996 – George Yates (Suffolk)
1995 – Robert Pilla (Rockland)
1994 – Nancy T. Ebert (Buffalo)
1993 – John Costello (Monroe)
1992 – Douglas Cypes (Rockland)
1991 – Steven J. Spiro, CLU/ChFC (Nassau)
1990 – Thomas M. Frey (Queens)

1980s

1989 – Gerard DeBaun (Suffolk) and  Dick Nunan (Monroe)
1988 – Nancy Rehm (Westchester)
1987 – Rick Longueira (Queens)
1986 – Vincent Dunn (Westchester)
1985 – Tom Tuke (Monroe)
1984 – Norma Homer (Westchester)
1983 – Gerard Visco (Nassau)
1982 – Russell Vollmer (Suffolk)
1981 – Joan Cooney (Orange)
1980 – Edward J. McLoughlin (Westchester)

1970s

1979 – Kenneth D. Pollack (Queens)
1978 – Robert E. Grey Jr. (Erie)
1977 – Donald N. Urbanke, (Oneida, Herkimer & Madison)
1976 – Louise Coste (Suffolk)
1975 – Peter A. Pomeroy (Sullivan)
1974 – John J. Faley Jr. (Westchester)
1972 – Joseph R. Stein, Yonkers, NY (Westchester)
1971 – R. Peter Barker, Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1970 – Willard F. Smith, W. Hempstead, NY (Nassau)

1960s

1969 – Raymond D. Porter Jr., New Rochelle, NY (Westchester)
1968 – David M. Allyn, Rochester, NY (Monroe)
1967 – George W. Dunham Jr., Troy Area
1966 – John A. Faley Jr., Binghamton, NY (Broome)
1965 – Lester G. Loomis, Monroe County
1964 – Albert Mazula, Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton)
1963 – Morton S. Seidenstein, New Rochelle, NY (Westchester)
1961 – Donald F. Liebert, Nanuet, NY (Rockland)
1960 – Matthew D. Lampell, Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess)

1950s

1959 – John F. Russell, Broome County
1958 – Harry Inglis, Troy, NY (Rensselaer)