NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame

In April 2021, NYRR launched the NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame, welcoming its inaugural class of extraordinary volunteers. Each April, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, NYRR identifies, nominates, and inducts our standout volunteers. These individuals embody the spirit of service and have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion for the organization’s mission, to help and inspire people through running.

NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame Award Criteria

Nominees must have demonstrated a long-standing record of at least 20 years of volunteer service. In addition, all have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and dedication to volunteerism at NYRR

Nominee must have provided consistent and distinguished support to NYRR over the course of service and have made significant contributions to the running community.

The public is invited to nominate candidates for the 2025 NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame Class and can submit nominations now through December 31, 2024. Nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the NYRR Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Inductees will be announced at the ceremony on April 30, 2025.

A volunteer with a flower crown hugs a runner at the finish line where medals are being distributed

Inductees by Year

2025

2025 Volunteer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Our Volunteer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 30, 2025 honored the 2025 NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame inductees. These individuals have significant volunteer service. They embody the spirit of service and have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion for NYRR’s vision to to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

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2025 Inductees

Nancy Chiu
David Csillan
Kent Handlowitch
Larry Sillas

2024

2024 Volunteer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Our Volunteer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 3, 2024 honored the 2024 NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame inductees. These individuals have significant volunteer service. They embody the spirit of service and have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion for NYRR’s vision to to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

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2024 Inductees

Chandra Darsan (Open Run Volunteer Captain Astoria...
Stacy Jaff (Medical Volunteer Captain - 27 Years)
Denise Laperuta (Mile 3A Volunteer Leader - 38 Years)
Jeffrey Laperuta (Mile 3A Volunteer Leader - 38 Years)
Franklin Lee (Open Run Volunteer Captain Brooklyn...
Lew Malchick (Ham Volunteer Operator - 44 Years)
Lois Schwartz (Corral Volunteer Captain)

2023

2023 Volunteer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Our Volunteer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 26, 2023 honored the 2023 NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame inductees. These individuals have significant volunteer service. They embody the spirit of service and have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion for NYRR’s mission to help and inspire people through running.

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