SCHENECTADY, NY — Rachel Hunsicker, a senior at Lake George Jr. Sr. High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2020 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year.

Rachel, who competes in bowling, will be recognized at the first-ever Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Tickets for the Gala will go on sale on Monday, April 13 at proctors.org and at the Proctors Box Office.

The Capital District Sports Women of the Year (CDSWOY) honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. The student-athletes will be recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics and community service. More information is provided at the website, cdswoy.com.

Academically, Rachel has a GPA of 94.53, and is ranked 7th in her class of 84 at Lake George. Athletically, Rachel is the captain of her bowling team and is a Leadership Council Member.

Rachel’s community service includes the Castleton Honors Choir, the Eyes of the World student-led cultural showcase Chairperson, the Being Human Project (a youth planned educational set of sessions for the community on current issues in the county), GLSEN Street Team, True Colors LGBTQ+ Diversity Conference, French Club, Spectrum (GSA Club) President, Yearbook Committee Editor, and Treasurer, Lake Take School Newspaper Editor, Rock Solid Mentoring Program Team Leader, Leadership Retreat for YMCA Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, Class of 2020 Officer Secretary, Astronomy Club, Student to Student Peer Counselor, Senior High Art Club, Senior Select Choir, Cabaret Club and Drama Club.

CDSWOY will announce additional student-athletes March 11 and 12 and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 7.

Testimonial:

“We have known Rachel for five years. During that time, we have watched her grow into an exceptional young woman who has superseded her goals academically, athletically and personally. As her bowling coaches, we have watched her mentor other teammates and be a responsible captain for her team. She goes above and beyond without any direction when she sees someone needs help.

Rachel has spear-headed a project at the school called ‘Eyes on the World.” She is a thinker who thinks outside the box. She is involved in many clubs at the school and manages her time well to be part of all of them.

Rachel is a unique individual. She is a person to be looked at as a role model. She has a compassionate, sensitive, calming nature. We are so proud of Rachel and all her characteristics and know that she will continue to grow beyond her high school and is bound to do great things in her life.”

— Laurie J. Skellie, Teacher Assistant, Assistant Bowling Coach and Todd Wood, Varsity Bowling Coach

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ALBANY, NY — The Capital District Sports Women of the Year initiative conducted voting from a committee of media professionals following a press conference on March 4, 2020 at O’Toole’s Restaurant Pub, 1814 Central Ave. in Albany. The selections will be announced throughout March and into April.

The Capital District Sports Women of the Year (CDSWOY) initiative will honor the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. The student-athletes will be recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics and community service. The CDSWOY Awards Gala will take place at the GE Theatre at Proctors on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the Gala will go on sale on Monday, April 13 at proctors.org and at the Proctors Box Office.

The CDSWOY initiative was created by Eric McDowell, President of The Eric Idea Agency, a Capital District business that provides services in public and media relations, event management and M.C. services.

A total of 94 high schools (members of Section II in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association) and 15 colleges feature athletics in the Capital District. The Athletic Director from each institution was provided the opportunity to nominate one female student-athlete for CDSWOY recognition. The CDSWOY Awards Gala at Proctors will feature three collegiate and 10 scholastic honorees, with two Grand Sports Woman of the Year honorees selected by the committee.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year 2020 Schedule of Announcements

The announcements of the 2020 Capital District Sports Women of the Year honorees will take place during the months of March and April prior to the Awards Gala on May 12 at Proctors. Announcements will be made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from March 10 to April 7, at 3:00 PM Eastern time on cdswoy.com. The Grand recipients will be announced at the Gala.

Here is the schedule for the 2020 announcements:

• March 10 – High School Honoree
• March 11 – High School Honoree
• March 12 – High School Honoree
• March 17 – College Honoree
• March 18 – High School Honoree
• March 19 – High School Honoree
• March 24 – High School Honoree
• March 25 – College Honoree
• March 26 – High School Honoree
• March 31 – High School Honoree
• April 1 – High School Honoree
• April 2 – College Honoree
• April 7 – High School Honoree
• May 12 – Grand Scholastic Woman of the Year and Grand Collegiate Woman of the Year (at Gala)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. President Eric McDowell recently visited with Ed Dopp, the Executive Director of Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. 

The Capital District Sports Women of the Year program honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. CDSWOY will honor outstanding female student-athletes who excel in academics and community service as well as athletics. A total of 94 high schools and 15 colleges feature collegiate athletics in the Capital District. The Athletic Director from each institution is provided the opportunity to nominate one female student-athlete for CDSWOY recognition. Each institution may also nominate a candidate for the Legacy Award, which will be presented to a long-time administrator, coach, supporter or volunteer who has been instrumental in serving female student-athletes. A committee that features media members selects the honorees in each category. The awards Gala at Proctors features five collegiate and 10 scholastic honorees, with two Grand Sports Woman of the Year honorees selected by the media committee from the finalists in each category.

Mr. McDowell was invited to attend a meeting of the Section II Presidents at Mr. Dopp’s headquarters in downtown Saratoga Springs. Mr. McDowell discussed CDSWOY and how the nominations have begun, as each Athletic Director of the 94 eligible high schools in the Capital District, as well as the 15 eligible colleges, have received formal official links to nominate. Nominations will be eligible to be received by February 21. Announcement of the winners will begin March 10 at CDSWOY.com.

The awards gala will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the GE Theater at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Tickets for the gala will go on sale on April 13 at proctors.org.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available by writing Mr. McDowell at cdswoy@gmail.com.

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The Hoffman Helping Hands program provides charities with fund raising opportunities. Hoffman Car Wash is supporting the Capital District Sports Women of the Year program.

CDSWOY will receive 50% of selected car wash packages from Hoffman’s, which is providing discounts on the car wash packages for the fundraiser. The Full Service Car Wash is a $29.00 value, “inside and out,” and is available at 1672 Route 9, Clifton Park; 1757 Central Avenue, Colonie; and 753 New Loudon Road, Latham. The Exterior Car Wash has a $12 value, “exterior only,” and is available at locations in Albany, Amsterdam, Clifton Park, Colonie, Delmar, East Greenbush, Hudson, Kingston, Latham, Queensbury, Saratoga Springs and Troy.

Orders must be made online here: http://www.hoffmanhelpinghands.com/fundraiser.cfm?id=19054#.XYJlUa6-vMI.email

Funds generated will provide CDSWOY with the opportunity to host an awards gala at Proctors for outstanding female student-athletes from high schools and colleges for academics, athletics and community service. Funds will also be provided to charities.

The Capital District Sports Women of the Year program honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. CDSWOY will honor outstanding female student-athletes who excel in academics and community service as well as athletics. A total of 94 high schools and 15 colleges feature collegiate athletics in the Capital District. The Athletic Director from each institution is provided the opportunity to nominate one female student-athlete for CDSWOY recognition. A committee that features media members selects the honorees in each category. The awards Gala at Proctors features five collegiate and 10 scholastic honorees, with two Grand Sports Woman of the Year honorees selected by the committee from the finalists in each category. The awards gala will take place on May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the GE Theater at Proctors in Schenectady, NY.

Nominations from Athletic Directors from high schools and colleges continue to pour in, and will be accepted until late February. Selections will be made by Capital District media members and announcements of the recipients will begin on March 10.

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Can’t attend? You can still support CDSWOY by donating securely online HERE.

Recovery Room Sports Grill will provide donations to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

On Thursday, December 19, donations will be provided at the Recovery Room Sports Grill location at 62 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12218 during the time window of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You must present THIS CERTIFICATE at the time of payment to have up to 15% of your check’s value excluding tax and tip, to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

Learn more at recoverysportsgrill.com.

For more information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Chipotle joins the numerous generous local businesses supporting the Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

On Tuesday, January 14, donations will be provided at the Chipotle location at 2 Wade Road, Latham, NY 12110 during the time window of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You need to bring a paper version of THIS FLYER, show the cashier a digital flyer on your device, or mention “Capital District Sports Women of the Year fundraiser” to the cashier prior to your purchase.

Online orders will not be included in the fundraiser. To ensure your purchase is counted in the fundraiser, be sure to order and pay in-restaurant. Chipotle will provide 33% of all of CDWOY’S supporters’ sales to the charity and awards program. Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.

CDSWOY has featured a fundraiser each month since September, and the program was announced in August. See CDSWOY.com and click “ABOUT” for complete information.

For questions about this event or other information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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Can’t attend? You can still support CDSWOY by donating HERE.

Panera Bread will provide donations to Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. as a partner in the Panera Fundraising program.

On Thursday, November 14, donations will be provided at the Panera location at 601 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 during the time window of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You must bring THIS FLYER or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order. Panera will donate 20% of the proceeds from your purchase.

If you order online for Rapid Pick-Up or Delivery, enter “PRFUND” as your Promo Code to have a portion of your proceeds donated to CDSWOY. Gift card purchases and catering orders are excluded and will not count toward the event.

Learn more at Fundraising.PaneraBread.com.

For more information, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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Register free HERE.

On Monday, October 14, Glennpeter Jewelers will be hosting a reception for the Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc.

The reception will take place at the Glennpeter Jewelers Diamond Centre, 1544 Central Ave. in Albany, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The reception will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and dessert with a cash bar. 100% of beverage sales during the event will be donated to CDSWOY.

The raffle will include a gift certificate for a wine tasting event ($1,500 value), a design and wine party ($500 value), and a 50/50 drawing. A silent auction will also be held. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

For more information, go to CDSWOY.com, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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Thanks to all the people who played a part in our first fundraiser for the Capital District Sports Women of the Year!

Special thanks to our volunteers and Julie and Antonio from Spare Time Entertainment, at 375 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham for their efforts with our event that was held on Sunday, September 22, 2019. We also give a special thanks to Paula from the Stewart’s Shop at 215 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham for providing “Make Your Own Sundaes” and donuts to our event! We appreciate all the donors for our silent auction items.

CDSWOY has a featured event every month thanks to our community. Watch for stories at CDSWOY.com.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information, including opportunities for advertising, sponsorship and donations, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

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Join us for family fun to support the Capital District Sports Women of the Year program!

Come to Spare Time Entertainment, 375 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham on Sunday, September 22. From 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., a $20 special with bowling and shoes will include proceeds to CDSWOY. Also, there will be silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

Stewart’s Shops is providing “Make Your Own Sundaes” and donuts to our event!

For more information, go to CDSWOY.com, email at cdswoy@gmail.com or call President Eric McDowell at 518-588-8016.

Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. will honor 10 high school and five college female student-athletes for academics, athletics and community service with a Gala at Proctors in May. CDSWOY will provide donations to charity after the Gala. CDSWOY is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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