The Gregory Marmaros Athletic Excellence Award
Do it for Mama!
The Gregory Marmaros Athletic Excellence Award has been established to honor the life and legacy of Brother Gregory Marmaros (Iota Chi, 2008) — a brother, mentor, and friend whose belief in the power of sports and the strength of community inspired all who knew him.
This annual award will be granted to an undergraduate brother of Pi Kappa Alpha at the University of Connecticut who exemplifies the values Greg lived by: hard work, dedication, and unwavering loyalty. Preference will be given to those studying in a sports-related field, participating in varsity or club athletics, and/or pursuing a career in sports industry.
“You win with good people.”
— Gregory Marmaros
Brother Marmaros’ journey through life was one powered by teamwork, determination, and a commitment to others. A standout high school wrestler in Ohio, Greg carried his passion for athletics into every chapter of his life. While studying sport management at the University of Connecticut, he served as a student manager for the UConn Husky football team — an experience that shaped his future.
After graduating in 2012, Greg earned a coveted football operations internship at Northwestern University. In just one year, his tireless work ethic led to a historic appointment: at only 23 years old, Greg became the youngest Director of Football Operations in the country when he joined Fordham University. By 2016, he was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Football Operations.
Greg’s dream of reaching the NFL came true with the New England Patriots, where he served as Football Operations Assistant and later Coordinator of Football Operations. He helped guide the team through two Super Bowls — winning one — fulfilling a dream built on years of sacrifice and teamwork.
But perhaps Greg’s most lasting legacy began when he returned home to Cleveland in 2019 to serve as Associate Athletic Director at Hawken School. There, he found his true purpose: guiding and inspiring young athletes. Whether on or off the field, Greg led with compassion and humility, always putting the team first.
Greg believed deeply in the power of sports to build character, create lifelong bonds, and bring out the best in people. He lived by the motto, “You win with good people,” and embodied it in every facet of his life.
Support Greg’s Legacy
The Gregory Marmaros Athletic Excellence Award ensures that Greg’s spirit will continue to impact future generations of young men who share his passion for athletics and teamwork.
This scholarship is part of a permanently endowed fund, meaning your donation is invested to grow over time. Each year, only a portion of the fund’s earnings is used to grant scholarship, ensuring the principal remains intact and that the scholarship can support students in perpetuity. The larger the fund balance, the larger the annual grant.
In an effort to endow the scholarship prior to the return of the Iota Chi chapter in the fall 2025, the Marmaros family generously gifted $25,000 to qualify the scholarship! Their ask is for those who knew Greg to rise to the occasion and match their donation. To date, over $35,000 has been raised by friends and family of the Marmaros’s Family. It’s time for Greg’s PIKE brothers to step up and exceed that show of support. Recurring gifts, however small, is the most effective way to grow the fund balance over time. Recurring gifts compound over time so please consider a smaller gift but on recurring basis.
By contributing, you’re helping to build a legacy rooted in those values our fraternity preaches, and Greg practiced.
$1,000+
DONOR ROLL (annualized giving) as of 8/1/2025
$250 - $499
Corey Rosseau
John Fisher
Anonymous
$0 - $99
Anthony Annunziato
$500 - $999
Thomas Melfi
Bryan Rawlinson
Bryan Pandajis
Nolan Davis
Danny Festa
$100 - $249
Eric Bourassa
Nick Rossomando