Susan Robbins of Yarmouth High School was chosen as athletic director of the year by the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, becoming the first female to win the award.
Other award winners announced at the MIAAA’s annual spring conference:
Award of Excellence: Dennis Kiah, Brewer
Award for Excellence in Leadership: Dennis Walton, Biddeford
Special Achievement Awards: Tim Watt, Fort Fairfield; Randy Morrisson, Calais; Molly Bishop, Richmond; Scott Walker, Morse; Sally Boivin, Spruce Mountain; Tim Smith, Foxcroft Academy; Todd Livingston, South Portland; Ross Burdick, Waynflete
Professional Development Award: Jeff Ramich, Leavitt
7th Player Award: Robert Sinford, Machias
Distinguished Service Outside the Field: Duffy Akerley (swim official) and Dennis Bishop (wrestling official)
Media Awards: Bob McPhee, Sun Journal (print); and Chris Popper, Blueberry Bangor (electronic)
Scholar Athletes: Lauren Steidl, Cape Elizabeth; and Drew Townsend, Oceanside
Scholar Essayists: Katrina Lapham, Belfast; and Jace Valls, Kennebunk
Excellence in Middle Level Athletic Administration: Bob Gilman, Falmouth
Maine Sports Hall of Fame Award: Mike Burnham, Maine Principals’ Association
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