Pat Polletta Memorial Trophy

The YWCA Pat Polletta Memorial Trophy will be given to a young woman, currently a high school junior from a school within the greater Newburyport area, who consistently:

• attains athletic achievement in either cross country or track and field
• exhibits leadership qualities by serving as a mentor and role model to her teammates
• demonstrates a commitment to community service through word and action

The YWCA Greater Newburyport held the Annual Pat Polletta Road Race for 28 years. The race offered competition for running enthusiasts of all ages, levels and abilities. With Mr. Polletta’s death in 2005, the YWCA established the Pat Polletta Memorial Trophy as a fitting tribute to a man who was a staunch believer in providing opportunity to young women. Pat Polletta was a resident of Amesbury
and ran three marathons in the 1930s and 40s. He was paralyzed by an injury sustained while working at sea. When he returned to Massachusetts, he trained at the YWCA pool daily for more than 20 years. He spearheaded the creation of the first girls’ track program in the Merrimack Valley and coached the Amesbury High School cross-country and track teams for many years.

Nominations must be received by Friday, March 21st

The nomination form can be downloaded online and then mailed to:

YWCA Greater Newburyport
Attn: Pat Polletta Memorial Trophy
13 Market Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

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13 Market Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 | Phone: 978-465-9922 | Fax: 978-465-1076