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Distinguished Service Award Winners

2020 Gina Cella & Michael Cella
2019 Danny Ventra 
2018 Lou Silva
2017 Sandy Ruggles
2016 Charlie Stevenson
2015 Fred Kirsch
2014 Greg Burke, Ray Cosenza, Steve Dembowski, 
         Vin Joseph, David King & Charlie Stevenson
2013 Ken Nally
2012 William N. Gaine, Jr
2011 Bill Tighe
2010 Bill Burkhead
2009 Dave Driscoll & Gary Doherty
2008 Robert K. Kraft
2007 Dr. Ron Nasif
2006 James S. Davis
2005 Skip Bandini
2004 Richard Davis
2003 Jack Coleman
2002 Tom Lopez
2001 Brian Burke
2000 Alan H. Weinberger
1999 Bob Bancroft
1998 Arthur Gulla
1997 Don Seager
1996 Nancy Rice
1995 Barry Gallup
1994 Sherman A. Kenney
1993 Paul B. O’Boy
1992 Manny Marshall 
1991 Jack Bicknell
1990 Paul F. Costello
1989 John Barbati
1988 Joseph Masi
1987 Peter Finn
1986 Harold Foley
1985 Mark Crehan
1984 Dick Walsh
1983 John McIntyre
1982 Edward Johnston
1981 James O’Connor
1980 Milt Kelly & Joe Taxiera
1979 Edward Schluntz
1978 Joseph P. Zabilski
1977 Dr. John Duff
1976 William “Doc” Linskey
1975 Dr. Berthrane Holland
1974 Henry Knowlton
1973 Murray Lewis


MHSFCA
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  • Home & News
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Our Mission
    • Contact MHSFCA
    • Executive Committee >
      • Subcommittees
    • President's Welcome
  • Events & Projects
    • Athletic Combine
    • Coaches Clinic
    • MHSFCA Dues & Sponsorship
    • Open Dates
    • Playoff Plan & History
    • MHSFPI Prospect Book
    • Shriner Classic
    • Super 26 All-State Teams
    • Divisional All-State Teams
  • Hall of Fame & Awards
    • Award & Nomination Forms
    • Hall of Fame Members
    • Assistant Coach of the Year
    • Courageous Player Award
    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Media Award
  • Super Bowl History
    • Champions 2021-2030
    • Champions 2011-2020
    • Champions 2001-2010
    • Champions 1996-2000
    • Champions 1991-1995
    • Champions 1981-1990
    • Champions 1972-1980
  • Quick Links
    • Aleppo Shriners
    • Silvio Cella Family Foundation
    • Crucial Catch
    • Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
    • National FB Foundation - Joe Mewhiney Central MA Chapter
    • National FB Foundation - Jack Grinold Eastern MA Chapter
    • National FB Foundation - Western MA Chapter
    • MA HS Athletic Combine Online Registration
    • MA HS Prospect Information Book
    • Our Sponsors
    • USA Football
  • Coaches Corner
    • Coaching Videos
    • NFLPA Helmet Ratings
    • Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings