Hall of Fame 2006

Peter X. Finnerty Leadership Award

 *we are not accepting nominations at this time...

The Peter X. Finnerty Award is presented to a member or members of the Pace University athletics community for outstanding leadership and service to the University or to society as a whole. The individual/s selected shall exemplify those characteristics for which Peter Finnerty was best known: hard work, a spirit of competition, and the ability to serve and lead with integrity and to inspire others to do the same. Peter X. Finnerty, former Director of Athletics, Director of Alumni Relations, athlete, professor, coach, and inductee of the Pace University Hall of Fame, established the Athletics and Recreation Program at Pace University. Mr. Finnerty served the University and its students for over 40 years. He personified the values of discipline and hard work and, in keeping with the University motto, Opportunitas, commitment to helping students realize their potential.