HIA-LI Recognizes "Those Who Make A Difference" with Awards Gala

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you impact the communities and business networks where you live and work? Each year, HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, celebrates key members who "make a difference" on Long Island and beyond. This year the organization will recognize nine successful Long Island individuals and two organizations with its prestigious HIA-LI Those Who Make a Difference Awards in the following categories: Humanitarian Award, Young Executives, Companies, Individuals and Volunteers. Honorees will receive a certificate recognizing their status during the gala event held Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 6 pm – 10 pm at the Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY.

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"It is an honor to recognize the recipients of this year's Those Who Make A Difference Award," said Terri Alessi–Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "All of the nominees were outstanding, making it difficult to select those who have gone above and beyond who are making a difference for all Long Island and our communities and this year. This year's honorees have accomplished that."

HIA-LI Those Who Make A Difference Honorees:

This year's recipients are:

• Humanitarian Award: Gary Duff, CEO Gary Duff Designs; Adam Forgione, Pennylane Productions.
• Young Executives: Alex Borg, Underwriter & Sales Manager, Borg & Borg Inc.; Lauren Saccaro, Co-Owner West Star Capital
• Companies: American Heart Association; Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
• Individuals: Allison Schwabish, Director Northport High School Academy of Finance; Christina Brandi, Volunteer Coordinator, Junior Achievement of New York; Mitchel Shapiro, President & CEO, Foundation for Sight & Sound; Lisa Gatti, Founder and Executive Director, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian
• Volunteer: Carmella Fazio, Marketing Consultant & Senior  Account Representative, All Island Media

Awards Gala Sponsors:
Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., P.C.; Farrell Fritz, P.C. ; Merritt Environmental Company

About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 30 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We're headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, and information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.HIA-LI.org or call 631-543-5355.

HIA-LI CONTACT:
Terri Alessi-Miceli, 631-543-5355, [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Hazen, Communication Strategy Group; 1-866-997-2424; [email protected]

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