The Heinz Ahlmeyer Award is presented annually to a junior or senior athlete with at least two years of varsity participation whose dedication, perseverance and service throughout his or her athletic career at SUNY New Paltz has been an inspiration to both his/her teammates and fellow students. 
As a team captain, senior Lindsay Trifiletti has been nothing short of inspirational to her teammates and athletic department. Trifiletti has been a member of the women’s tennis team for three seasons with a record of 13-4 in singles play and 19-10 in doubles action. She is a two-time all-SUNYAC selection and won the SUNYAC title at third doubles in 2007. Unbeknown to Lindsay and her team she won the title with a rare form of cancer call Mysopheloma. In January of 2008, Lindsay underwent surgery to treat the cancer tumors which resulted in a leave of absence from school during the spring semester to recover and was recognized by the conference with the Award of Valor. In the fall of 2008, she returned to team and had a successful season and second doubles and helped lead the Hawks to a second place finish at the conference championships. She made a decision to not play this spring as inflammation from the scar tissue was starting to become a concern. She will graduate on time and is today cancer free. Trifiletti’s story is an inspiration that displayed her character and ability to persevere through one of the most difficult times in her life. She has shown that playing intercollegiate athletics is a privilege and to not take anything for granted. Outside the athletic department, she carries a 3.3 grade point average in international business. She is a three time member of the SUNYAC all-academic team and a two time selection to the Commissioner’s List. She is the daughter of Steve and Diane Trifiletti of Mamaroneck, N.Y.
