Dorothy Arnsdorff Award

Physical Education Department, SUNY Cortland

The Dorothy Arnsdorff Award is presented annually to a senior woman in the physical education teacher certification program at SUNY Cortland. The recipient must have demonstrated strong academic performance and student taught during the current academic year. In addition to teaching promise, the recipient shall have demonstrated strong potential for professional development and leadership.

Dr. Dorothy Arnsdorff taught in the Women's Physical Education Department at SUNY Cortland from 1947 - 1982. She is remembered for her professionalism, guidance, motivational skills, and high ethical and academic standards as she mentored thousands of Cortland physical education majors. Her former students have become superb teachers and leaders in the field.

Past Award Winners

Kaitlyn Nicole Fortier 2014
Suzzane Leslie 2013
Nicole Sherman 2012
Kelsey Allen 2011
Kate Bartholomew 2010
Ilona Szotyori 2009
Holly Fitgerald 2008
Rose Graham 2007
Annette Meliski 2006
Hillary Hart 2005
Lindsay Pollard 2004
Christina Martindale 2003
Kathryn Conner 2002
Andrea Dale 2001
Holli Mulholland 2000
Karen Cipolla 1999
Margaret Flitsch 1998
Kimberly Hall 1997
Lisa Bailey 1996
Mary Leary 1994
Jennifer Hutches 1993
Candace Harvey 1992
Tami DeRose 1990
Danielle Bartow 1989
Heidi Hucxel 1987
Irene Carideo 1985
Cynthia Shivick 1984
Yvonne Stevens 1983