Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has received a record 13 nominations in the annual Bethpage Best of Long Island competition.
“We are so proud that members of our community nominated Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»in several categories for our most nominations ever, ” said Taylor Damian ’14, associate director for media relations.
Voting is now open and will continue through December 15.
This year’s Best of Long Island nominations include:
- Best College or University
- Best College President (Christine M. Riordan, PhD)
- Best College Sports Program
- Concert Venue (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Performing Arts Center)
- Public Garden
- Annual Event/Festival: (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Spirit Weekend)
- Day Care (Alice Brown Early Learning Center)
- Mascot (Paws)
- Best College Sports Coach
Five Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»coaches are on the ballot, including Danielle MacKnight, MA ’07, volleyball; Pat McCabe, women’s lacrosse; Gordon Purdie ’88, men’s lacrosse; Sade Jackson ’14, women’s basketball; and Bill Ianniciello, men’s baseball.
Winners will be announced early in 2023.ÌýÌýis open now through December 15. Individuals may vote once a day. “We encourage everyone to show their Panther pride and help make us the ‘best’ by voting early and often,” said Damian.