Chapter Award Descriptions
The William Meagher Award
Named after William Meagher, this is awarded to the most improved Barbershopper, singing and overall performance. Selected by the Music VP with input from the Music Team.
The Gordon Harrison Award
The Gordan Harrison Award is named after one of the chapter's cornerstone members, Gordon Harrison, this is awarded to the best performing barbershopper. Selected by the Music VP with input from the Music Team.
The Tony Award
Named after one of the chapter's founding fathers, Tony Vanella, this is awarded to the most reliable barbershopper. It is based on attendance and just being the guy you know is always there. Not necessarily the flashiest member, but the kind of member we all rely on. Selected by the VP of Chapter Development.
Barbershopper of the Year Award
The BOTY Award is presented to the PGS member that the previous three years winners feel have contributed most to the welfare and success of the organization in the last year. Winner is chosen by the last 3 years winners
Garden Statesmen Presidents
Current President - Thomas M. Befi
2021 - Hugh Devine
2016 - 2020 Thomas M. Befi
2011 - 2015 James C. Danner
2008 - 2010 Art Miller
2007 Edward Ringel
2006 Edmund Keller
2003 - 2005 Marty Lavene
2001 - 2002 William Laurie
1999 - 2000 Mickey Levitan
1996 - 1998 Art Miller
1994 - 1995 Mickey Levitan
1993 Mark Van Bruggen
1991 - 1992 James C. Danner
1990 Richard Sudlow
1988 - 1989 Dave Dombach
1987 William Meagher
1985 - 1986 Hugh Devine
1983 - 1984 Joe Lazar
1982 Henry Meyer
1981 Mickey Levitan
1980 Jim Dailey
1979 Dan Van Winkle
1977 - 1978 Ed Mullowney
1976 Ray Hancock
1975 Gil Kayser
1974 Kutch Mayers
1973 Dave Thompson
1972 Norman Jackson
1971 John Yates
1970 Maurice Guadagno
Garden Statesmen Music Directors
Current Director - Jack Pinto
2021 - Mark Van Bruggen
2020 COVID
2010 -2019 Jack Pinto
1999 - 2010 Ritchie Lavene
1995 - 1998 Adam Sells
1988 - 1994 John Lehman
1983 - 1987 Bob Dickson
1982 Mike Johnston
1974 - 1981 John Yates
1969 - 1973 Ed Ward
Chorus Honors
Winners
Most Improved Chorus
1986, 1989, 1997, 2007 & 2013
2015 Division Champions
2015 (with The Big Apple Chorus)
Chapter Award Winners
2021 Winners
Alan Hardy BOTY
Jim Darnell Tony
Dick Nurse Gordy
Bob Harris Meagher
2020 Winners
No Awards Given
Due to COVID 19
2019 Winners
Bob Harris BOTY
Alan Hardy Tony
Jim Darnell Gordy
Bob Harris Meagher
2018 Winners
Bob Harris BOTY
Bob Harris Tony
Kevin O'Brien Gordy
Nathan Petschenik Meagher
2017 Winners
BOTY
Tony
Gordy
Meagher
2016 Winners
Hugh Devine BOTY
Jack Pinto Tony
Dennis McCook Gordy
Kevin Hacker Meagher
2015 Winners
Alan Hardy BOTY
Alan Hardy Tony
Arthur Lehrhaupt Gordy
Arthur Lehrhaupt Meagher
2014 Winners
Tom Befi BOTY
Jim Danner Tony
Dan Martin Gordy
Arthur Lehrhaupt Meagher
2013 Winners
Joe Ciccione BOTY
Michael Ferrebee Tony
Andrew Gensey Gordy
Pete Manfredo Meagher
2012 Winners
Hugh Devine BOTY
Jim Darnell Tony
Gordon Harrison Gordy
2011 Winners
Mark Van Bruggen BOTY
Alan Hardy & Tony
Gordon Harrison Tony
Kevin Hacker Meagher
2010 Winners
Alan Hardy BOTY
Edward Ringel Tony
Avi Paradise Meagher
2009 Winners
John Lambert BOTY
Chuck Denk Tony
N/A Meagher
2008 Winners
Ray Walker BOTY
Alan Hardy Tony
Clayton Echan Meagher
2007 Winners
Pete Manfredo BOTY
Jim Darnell Tony
John Hagaman Meagher
2006 Winners
Hugh Devine BOTY
Bruce Keller Tony
Mark Van Bruggen Meagher
2005 Winners
Michael Ferrebee BOTY
Arthur Miller Tony
Victor Iturbides Meagher
2004 Winners
Bob Thomas BOTY
Jim Darnell Tony
Mike Ferrebee Meagher
2003 Winners
Ross Trube BOTY
Gordon Harrison Tony
Jim Darnell Meagher
2002 Winners
Gordon Harrison BOTY
Ed Kerr Tony
Josh Sanchez Meagher
2001 Winners
Joe Ciccione BOTY
Bud Linder Tony
Edward Keenan Meagher
2000 Winners
Jim Danner BOTY
Ed Kerr Tony
Joe Ciccione Meagher
1999 Winners
Hugh Devine BOTY
William Laurie Tony
Leon Gruska Meagher
1998 Winners
Lee Gruska BOTY
Gordon Harrison Tony
N/A Meagher
1997 Winners
Serge Rizzo BOTY
Ed Kerr Tony
Jim Darnell Meagher
1996 Winners
N/A BOTY
William Laurie Tony
1995 Winners
William Laurie BOTY
Ed Kerr Tony