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2025 NYAPT SUMMER CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 

The 2025 Summer Conference Came to a Close at Noon on July 16th, and what a great conference it was!

Look Below for Award Winners, Pictures and Recaps - Congratulations to All and a Huge Thank You for a Successful Conference - Attendees, Presenters, Exhibitors and Staff !

It takes all of us together to make it a success!

2025 ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE AWARDS CEREMONY

Heroism Award

Team of an attendant and driver: Maribel Rivas-Frenandez and Vinicio Ramirez-Urena

Master Instructor of the Year

Faye Stevens


SBDI of the Year

Adrienne Fanizza

 

Maria Palacios Award

Darren Everhart

 

Technician of the Year

Shawn Brown

Red Creek Central School District

 

NYAPT President Awards

Ted  Nugent

John Spacht

Nicole Dolce

Brian Trask

Diane Miano

 

NYAPT Bus Driver of the Year

Rick Liesenring

Waterloo CSD

 

School Bus Attendant/Monitor of the Year

Melisa Glodich

North Colonie CSD

 

Bus Driver Attendant Team of the Year

Armin Winters

MaryAnn Bennett

Waterloo CSD

 

Chapter of the Year

Nassau County Chapter

 

NYAPT Hall of Fame

Dr. Peter Lawrence

Lori-Ann Savino

 

Art Schock Award

Claudia Hardes


Retiree Recognitions

Randy Jerrold

Pete Marini

Kathy Martin


CONFERENCE EVENTS


Welcome!


New Attendee Reception 

   



NAPT- PDS

with Dr. Peter Lawrence

Opening Annual Meeting


President Marc Medina

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!  

We appreciate your support!  

BUS ARRIVAL


President Elect John Spacht


NYSIR Scholarship Winners



Opening Keynote Speaker

Bret Brooks


Keynote Speaker

Clint Swindall



Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tony Sinanis



Thank you to all our Exhibitor Partners!



Education Sessions for All


AWARDS BANQUET


Happy Retirement

Kathy Martin


Master Instructor of the Year

 Faye Stevens



School Bus Attendant/Monitor of the Year-Melisa Glodich

Happy Retirement

Randy Jerrold


Maria Palacios Trainer of Distinction Award 

Darren Everhart


Chapter of the Year- Nassau


Happy Retirement 

Pete Marini


Technician of the Year Shawn Brown (not present)




Bus Driver of the Year

Rick Liesenring


Bus Driver Attendant Team of the Year

Armin Winters

MaryAnn Bennett



Presidents Award

Ted  Nugent

John Spacht

Nicole Dolce

Brian Trask

Diane Miano (not present)


Art Shock Award

 Claudia Hardes


CONTACT US:

NYAPT

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Clifton Park, NY 12065

518-463-4937


     Executive Director: David Christopher

     Lobbyist:  Andre Claridge, PC Public Affairs

     Membership/Events: Joyce Mitchell

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