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Each season, Board 95 honors the players, coaches, and officials who represent the best of our game.
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George Sheehan Sportsmanship Award
Established as a tribute to the long devotion of George Sheehan to basketball and to IAABO. He first joined IAABO during the 1951–1952 season and was a Charter Member of Board #95 when it formed in 1959. He is a past Board President, has served as Secretary-Treasurer since 1971–1972, and was elected President of IAABO for the 1990–1991 season. This award is presented annually to two area basketball players, one boy and one girl, who display outstanding sportsmanship during the season.
2023–24 WINNER
Boys: JP Cataldo, Dracut High School · Girls: Rylie Hogan, Lowell Catholic High School
Nathan W. Aldrich Memorial School Appreciation Award
Established to honor the memory of Nate Aldrich, presented to the high school that best exemplifies the highest degree of sportsmanship, character, and ethics among its players, coaches, and spectators. Nate was a Charter Member of Board 95, serving as its 1st Vice-President and 2nd President, and was instrumental in the Board’s formation alongside Herb Scott, Eddie Lynch, and Mike Skaff. He was Board 95’s first Honorary Life Member.
2023–24 WINNER
Westford Academy
Lawrence M. Cavanaugh Award
Established in recognition of Larry’s devotion to Board 95. Larry joined IAABO in the 1953–1954 season and is considered one of the Board’s all-time top officials. He was Board President in 1977–1978 and has been Board Interpreter since 1982–1983, alongside serving on the Executive Committee since 1975–1976. Presented to a member of Board 95 for exemplary contributions to the success of Greater Lowell Board 95.
2023–24 WINNER
Cheryl Saba
Jack J. Noonan Award
Established in recognition of Jack’s untiring efforts toward helping Board #95 grow. Jack was Board President during the 1969–1970 and 1979–1980 seasons and served on the Executive Committee for 37 years, including as Chairman of the IAABO Audit-Budget Committee and Constitution Committee. Presented to a Board #95 official who has shown extra effort to improve their skills and made significant non-officiating contributions to Board 95.
2023–24 WINNER
Chuck Bordeleau
Lawrence R. Kelleher Coaches Award
Larry joined Greater Lowell Board 95 in 1973 and served on the Executive Board and the Holiday Tournament, Budget, Banquet, and Membership Development Committees. He coached Tyngsborough High School for seven years and was Assistant Coach at UMass-Lowell for seven more, working in the Tyngsborough school system from 1968 as teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal. He is the MIAA Boys and Girls North Basketball Director. Presented to a high school coach for sportsmanship, achievement, and dedication to basketball.
2023–24 WINNER
Zach Richall, Tyngsboro High School
2023–2024 SEASON
Winners at a Glance
Lawrence R. Kelleher Coaches Award
Zach Richall, Tyngsboro HS
Lawrence M. Cavanaugh Award
Cheryl Saba
George Sheehan Sportsmanship Award
Awarded each season to two area basketball players, one boy and one girl, who display outstanding sportsmanship.
Boys: JP Cataldo, Dracut HS
Girls: Rylie Hogan, Lowell Catholic HS
Jack J. Noonan Award
Chuck Bordeleau
Nathan W. Aldrich Memorial Award
Westford Academy
