Administrator of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding Administrator who has supported Student Council and student leaders in his or her school and/or district. Nominees can include Assistant Principals, Principals and Supervisors as well as Superintendents and other district-level Adminstrators.

The application form is posted on our website in the early Spring and typically due in early September. The State Officers review all submitted applications and select the award winning administrator at their September executive meeting. The award is presented at the Fall Conference in October.

Application Form

The application form for the 2026-2027 Administrator of the Year Award will be posted in March 2026

The deadline for submitting this form and all attached Letters of Recommendation for the 2026-2027 Administrator of the Year Award will be September 10, 2026.

Current Honoree

NANCY DUCKO-SWEENEY, SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
2025-2026 Administrator of the Year

Nancy Ducko-Sweeney has demonstrated throughout her tenure a profound commitment to fostering student leadership, innovation, and empowerment within her school community, supporting its Student Council program and advocacy for student-led initiatives that have significantly impacted our school community...

In the words of Student Council President Rishita Nossam, “She is much more than an Assistant Principal, she provides a support system for students, allows us to voice our concerns to her, and genuinely hears us out about our questions and concerns...she cares about making a difference and takes student input seriously.”

In the words of Student Council Advisor Harlee Olsen, “What sets her apart is her unwavering dedication to building relationships…she makes it a priority to know students and staff personally, always seeking ways to support, uplift, and meet their needs both big and small…her warmth, advocacy, and leadership have left a lasting mark on our school community.”

We congratulate Nancy Ducko-Sweeney and the entire South Brunswick High School community on this award. It is clear to see that the school spirit, positive climate and student achievement at SBHS is a direct and tangible result of the guidance, support, and encouragement of their Assistant Principal!

Past Honorees

A list of recent past state Administrator of the Year award recipients is provided below.

  • 2025-2026 - Nancy Ducko-Sweeney, South Brunswick HS
  • 2024-2025 - Stefanie Fox-Manno, Kingsway Regional HS
  • 2023-2024 - David Doty, Kinnelon HS
  • 2022-2023 (HS) - Dr. Dennis Perry, Cherry Hill HS East
  • 2022-2023 (ML) - Robert Magnusson, Oxford Central School
  • 2020-2021 - Edwin Reyes, Technology HS of Newark
  • 2019-2020 - Hayden Moore, West Orange HS
  • 2018-2019 - Richard Goldstein, Lakewood MS
  • 2017-2018 - Gail Pawlokowski, John P. Stevens HS
  • 2016-2017 - William Cleary, Brooklawn MS
  • 2015-2016 - Patricia Hetrick, Warren Hills Regional MS
  • 2014-2015 - Dr. Denis Mulroony, Parsippany HS
  • 2013-2014 - Stephanie Snyder, Stewartsville MS
  • 2012-2013 - Vincent DalliCardillo, Shore Regional HS
  • 2011-2012 - Matthew Campbell, Shawnee HS
  • 2010-2011 - Charles Rudnick, West Windsor-Plainsboro HS North
  • 2009-2010 - Linda Rohrer, Cherokee HS
  • 2008-2009 - Anthony Mongelluzo, Oakcrest HS
  • 2007-2008 - Richard Bacarella, Bayonne HS
  • 2005-2006 - Angelo Guiliana, Brooklawn MS
  • 2004-2005 - Dirk Swaneveld, Belvidere HS