Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Executive Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator Cindy Lewis has been selected as a recipient of the Coastal Athletic Association's 2023 John H. Randolph Inspiration Award. 

Lewis, who is a co-recipient with Monmouth women's lacrosse student-athlete Madison Bednarik, is Hofstra's fourth-ever recipient of the Randolph Inspiration Award. Previous honorees include women's lacrosse student-athlete Cara Scanio in 2022, baseball student-athlete Mark Faello in 2021, and men's lacrosse student-athlete Nick Colleluori in 2013. 

The award recognizes individuals who through strength of character and human spirit serve as an inspiration to all to maximize their potential and ability for success. It is named after former William & Mary athletic director John Randolph, who lost a courageous battle with cancer in 1995. 

Lewis has been a dedicated member of the Hofstra athletics department for nearly five decades as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. The 1979 Hofstra graduate was a four-year letterwinner for the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams before returning to her alma mater to serve as head coach of both programs. Lewis was elevated to an administrative role more than 40 years ago and currently works as the executive associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator. She serves as the athletic department's fiscal manager and Title IX coordinator while also handling sport administration duties for several teams. 

Lewis has fought many battles throughout her career to help women forge a path to succeed in college athletics. Recently, she began her own battle against cancer. Despite undergoing difficult treatments, Lewis has continued to work diligently on behalf of student-athletes and dedicate her efforts to helping others in the department. 

Lewis was inducted into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022. She is also a member of the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame.

PAST RANDOLPH AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023    Madison Bednarik        Monmouth
             Cindy Lewis                Hofstra
2022    Cara Scanio            Hofstra
2021    Mark Faello            Hofstra
            Tom Kuster            James Madison
2020    Aashaka Desai        Delaware
            Yeedee Thaenrat        Towson
2019    Kionna Jeter            Towson
2018    Trai Sharp            James Madison
2017    Kathryn Ostrom        UNCW
2016    Nicole Dennion        Elon
2015    Dr. Maravene Loeschke    Towson
2014    Heather Hartman        Delaware
2013    Nick Colleluori        Hofstra
            UNCW women's soccer    UNCW
2012    Shelia Moorman        James Madison
2011    Steven Vincent        Delaware
2010    Dawn Evans            James Madison
2009    Meghan Bain            James Madison
2008    T.J. Carter            UNCW
2007    Nicole Hester            Drexel
2006    Kevin DuPrey            Delaware
2005    Julia Shapiro            Delaware
2004    Beth Childs            Drexel
            Alan Lindsey            James Madison
            Brannon Thomas        William & Mary
2003    Ricky Beecher            Towson
2002    Paul Tuohey            Drexel
2001    Mandy Welch            Delaware
2000    Laura Kenney            George Mason
            Liz Paoli            George Mason
1999    Maria-Elena Calle        VCU
1998    Felicia Allen            Old Dominion
1997    Scott Pearson            American
1996    Barbara Blosser        William & Mary
            John Welbourn        East Carolina