2 Port Washington Student-Athletes Win National Leadership Award

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Two Port Washington student-athletes were recognized by LEAD 'EM UP, the school district announced.

Ally Carillo and Sam Mills were recognized with the organization's national leadership honor, the GREEN13 award. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and character at the highest level and is given annually to 13 student-athletes from around the country. Each winner is nominated by their coach or teacher. This year, Carillo and Mills were rewarded for their outstanding leadership qualities.

The GREEN13 award is part of the national Green Team Program, which celebrates student-athletes who embody the values of the LEAD ‘EM UP program. By recognizing exceptional leaders who set positive examples both on and off the field, the program inspires students to be better leaders and teammates.

"GREEN13 is our favorite day of the year," Adam Bradley, founder and president of LEAD 'EM UP, said in a news release. "Getting the opportunity to celebrate 13 student-athlete leaders across the country who’ve been demonstrating leadership and character at the highest level is such a privilege. Both Sam and Ally are so deserving of this award and are incredible representatives of Paul D. Schreiber High School and the Port Washington community."

In addition to the national recognition, Carillo and Mills will receive free Chick-fil-A for a year. Port Washington had a previous winner of the GREEN13 award: Christian Schwirzbin in 2021.

Overall, the GREEN13 Award highlights those who best represent what it means to be "GREEN" and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

"Great leaders, like Ally and Sam, set a positive example by serving others and striving to be their best in all aspects of their lives," Nick Schratwieser, Port Washington’s athletic director, said.