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
The 63rd Annual George Wah Scholar-Leader-Athlete Awards Event will be held on March 9, 2025 at Princeton Marriott @ Forrestal, 1:00 P.M.
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Former NFF President Bob Casciola Passes Away
IRVING, Texas - Bob Casciola, who served as the president of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame from 1995 to January 2005
and executive director of the organization from 1991 to 1995, passed away April 25 after a brief illness. He was 89.
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IRVING, Texas - Bob Casciola, who served as the president of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame from 1995 to January 2005
and executive director of the organization from 1991 to 1995, passed away April 25 after a brief illness. He was 89.
