HIA-LI 22nd Annual Business Achievement Awards Recipients to be Honored at Award Ceremony

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, will recognize four organizations as recipients of its prestigious HIA-LI 22nd Annual Business Achievement Awards at an event later today at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. The award recipients represent a diverse group of outstanding organizations from four different business categories: large businesses, small businesses, rookie of the year and non-profits. Representatives from each of these organizations will receive a plaque bearing the HIA-LI logo during a gala luncheon event expected to include hundreds of business leaders from across Long Island making it one of the best places to conduct business and build relationships.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will deliver the opening remarks at the luncheon followed by the awards presentation by each of the winners in each category.

HIA-LI 22nd Annual Business Achievement Award Recipients:

This year's recipients are:

• Large Business: Alure Home Improvements
• Small Business: SUNation Solar Systems
• Rookie of the Year: Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff, PLLC
• Not-for-profit Organization: Mercy Haven

"Every year we look forward to the HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards to honor outstanding companies for their hard work, dedication and success," said Terri Alessi–Miceli, President of HIA-LI. "We hope this year's award recipients will educate and inspire all organizations on Long Island for future success."

The award criteria used by the HIA-LI includes positive employer/employee relations, commitment to the growth of the Long Island business community, and the three- to five-year vision for the company's future. In addition, the recipients are also chosen based on recent outstanding accomplishments, technical innovation or innovative processes, expansion into new markets, and industry leadership.

2016 Sponsors
This year's Event Sponsor is Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

Additional sponsors include: Alcott HR, AHRC Workforce, Alure Home Improvements, AVZ & Company, Bridgehampton National Bank, Bank of America, Campelo Middleton & McCormick LLP, Chocolate Works, Communication Strategy Group, Crest Hollow Country Club, Design Audio Visual, Farrell Fritz, Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, LLP, Investors Bank, Long Island Cares, Mercy Haven Inc., Newsday, People's Alliance Federal Credit Union, Lorraine Gregory Communications, Pole Position Raceway, Ruskin Moscow Faltischek P.C., Signwave, Techworks, SUNation, Stony Brook University, WSHU Public Radio Group, VAI.

Finalists include: AHRC Workforce; CHIPS Technology Group; CN Guidance & Counseling Services; Didit; EAC; EverBank; Family and Children's Association; Five North Chocolate; Flexible Business Systems; International Metals Trading, LLC; Pole Position Raceway; Ruskin Moscou Faltischek; The Suffolk Y JCC; and Techworks Consulting.

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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