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62ND ANNUAL GEORGE WAH SCHOLAR-LEADER-ATHLETE AWARDS DINNER

March 10, 2024 at Princeton Marriott @ Forrestal, 2:00 pm

Dedicated to Steven "Coach Gaz" Gazdek



VIDEO OF THE 62nd ANNUAL DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER SCHOLAR-ATHLETE BANQUET

62nd ANNUAL DVC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE BANQUET PROGRAM






Established in 1962, the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation is intimately involved in amateur football in the Central New Jersey area. Covering 6 counties, 21 high schools and 2 colleges, the Chapter is a visible presence throughout the year.

Led by the dynamic Eric Hamilton, former Head Football Coach at The College of New Jersey and a team of dedicated volunteers, the DelVal chapter hosts several NFF programs and is a shining example of the NFF in action.

The annual Scholar-Athlete banquet is the premier event for the chapter. Held in March, the dinner attracts over 250 football enthusiasts annually. Each of the high schools representing 6 counties in the Delaware Valley honors its top scholar-leader-athlete, along with top performers from The College of New Jersey and Princeton University. All of the high school students, decked out in donated tuxedos from Giovanni's Formal Wear, receive at least a $1,000 scholarship, with the top 5 SLAs receiving $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,500, respectively.

Since the banquet's inception, over $1,200,000 has been given to date. Other awards presented during the evening are the Robert F. Casciola Distinguished American, George O'Gorman Contribution to Amateur Football, Hank Johns Coaches Award, Jack Millard Officials Award, Contribution to Youth Football, Delaware Valley Chapter Little Scholar, Tony Persichilli Meritorious Service Award, Nick Gusz Good Guy Award, Assistant Coaches Award, and the President's Chapter Award, given to a member who went above and beyond in his service to the chapter. It is a truly spectacular event highlighting the area's best and brightest.

Other chapter events during the year further promote the Chapter and Foundation mission as well as generate funds for scholarships. The 12th Man Touchdown Club meets monthly to honor the top players of the week from the 17 member schools, as well as recognizing others involved with area programs on "theme" nights. The season is capped by an awards event, where the Player of the Year and Lineman of the Year in the WJFL and Prep ranks are honored. In December, the chapter hosts a college recruiting night for students and their parents to meet with recruiters and admission representatives.

The mission of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is to promote and develop the power of amateur football in developing the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitive zeal and the drive for academic excellence in America's young people. You can visit the NFF website at www.footballfoundation.org

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  • STEVEN GAZDEK SCHOLARSHIP FUND



    Longtime area coach and DVC member Steven Gazdek passed away on February 27, 2023 [Click Here to view Steve's obituary].

    A scholarship fund has been set up his name. Donations should be made to:

    Delaware Valley Chapter National Football Foundation - Steven Gazdek Scholarship Fund
    239 Timber Oaks Drive
    Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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