After 20 years at the helm of Barnegat High School’s athletic department, John Germano was named the Shore Conference’s 2023-24 Ocean County Athletic Director of the Year for the first time.

FIRST TIMER: Barnegat Athletic Director John Germano and his daughter, Giana, show off his Athletic Director of the Year award and her Sportsmanship award. (Supplied Photo)

“My dad always said to be kind, be generous and be loyal. That’s always been my driving force professionally,” Germano said. “I really want to thank my wife and the Shore Conference A.D.s for sharing this award with me.”