In keeping with tradition, the Brooklyn USA Athletic Association, Inc. once again held their annual awards dinner dance Sunday afternoon, Oct. 2, to recognize and honor those deserving of awards, and to present students with scholarship funds.
Started in 1974, the organization was formed to give back and to make a positive contribution to the Central Brooklyn community through sports and education.
In a statement, Chairman Hank Whitney said, “As in the past, we have gathered here this evening to honor individuals who we feel deserve to be recognized for their contributions to the world of sports and the community at large.”
For the 36th time, Brooklyn USA paid tribute, hosting a fabulous affair at El Caribe Country Club on Strickland Avenue in Brooklyn.
Following are the award recipients:
Cindy Rene
Dr. Carol Connor
Scholarship Award
Joshua Monplaisir
Raul “Rap” Perez
Scholarship Award
Dennielle Phillip
Roger Brown Scholarship Award
Rosalind McLymont
Zora Neale Hurston Award
Ernie Logan
Ozelious J. Clement Lifetime Achievement Award
The Honorable Annette Robinson
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Award
Jim Sadler
Al McIntosh Community Service Award
Robert Murphy
Geoff Hurston
George Thompson
2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees
