The 27th annual New York State Carrier of the Year Awards were presented aboard The Horicon on Lake George on October 13th. Parents, carriers, and newspaper representatives alike, attended the banquet. The yearly awards were presented by the New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc.

All nominated carriers received plaques for being the best carriers for their respective newspapers.

Colleen Faix
Overall Youth Winner
The Buffalo News

Overall New York State carrier of the year for the youth division was Colleen Faix (Western Divisional Winner) of The Buffalo News.  Winner in the Eastern division was: Nicholas Boucher of The Leader-Herald, Gloversville .

Jacob Dziekonski
Overall Adult Winner
Rochester Democrat Chronicle

Overall New York State carrier of the year for the adult division was Jacob Dziekonski (Western Divisional Winner) of The Democrat Chronicle, Rochester . Winner in the Eastern division was: Richard Madden of The Post-Star, Glens Falls .

Overall, Carriers of the Year were awarded a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond and plaque. Runners-up were awarded a plaque and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. 

Exceptional Service Awards were nominated by their newspapers for their outstanding service to their customers.

ADULT

YOUTH

Our guest speaker was Bob Provost, Marketing Director, The Times-Union, Albany .  Awards were presented by Bob Provost, Marketing Director, The Times-Union, Albany and John Heckman, Circulation Supervisor, The Times Union, Albany , NY .

Paul Felicissimo was Master of Ceremonies.

2001 Carrier of the Year
Program Participants

Adult Awards

Youth Awards