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But, the Buckanavage Citation means a bit more to Bozzuto. Bob
Buckanavage was an athletic director at the Pennsbury School District
in Bucks County, PA and became the first executive director of the
Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association in 1989—a position
he still holds today.
“The awards I’ve received mean a great deal, but this one is so
special because it’s named after a gentleman I just absolutely respect,”
says Bozzuto. “Bob Buckanavage has helped me by leading by
example, and as a young athletic director I modeled myself after him.
He is a wonderful human being and has accomplished so much for
athletic directors throughout the state and nation, but most of all for
student athletes for many, many years.”
Buckanavage thinks highly of Bozzuto as well. “In my opinion,
Bob Bozzuto epitomizes the best of the best in high school athletic
administration in Pennsylvania,” he says. “He is a true leader because
he gets the right things done for his student athletes, coaches and
community in the NA School District. Bob has always impressed
me with his passion for coaching, education and the importance of
providing the best sport experience for his student athletes. It is truly
an honor and privilege to recognize Bob Bozzuto with this citation.”
Bozzuto oversees approximately 130 middle school and high school
sports programs at NA.
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