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“ When I first attended the first awards dinner I was blown away by the many not-for-profit organizations doing About

various good work throughout the Island. That night and subsequently at each of those dinners that I have
attended I have had the same sentiment. Ken Cerini has enlightened a large group of people and we are all
appreciative of these efforts. Because of the Imagine Awards we have had our eyes opened and have been
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educated. A competition to win an award is fierce however the collegiality has enriched us all.
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Bob McGuire, Founder Executive Director The 12th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6 - 10 pm

Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY. This gala event was created to offer formal
A S SOCIA TION OF NA S SAU COUN TY acknowledgment to some of Long Island’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations.
Long Island Imagine Award Hall of Famer Moving Forward With You
Last year, we received approximately x applications across six categories, *NEW* Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA); Arts & Culture; Innovation; Leadership Excellence; Rising
Star; and Social Impact, with the winner in each category winning a $5,000 grant. In addition,
the 24 finalists, 4 in each category, will each receive a professionally produced video, which will be
showcased the night of the event, and two free tickets to the event.

RECOGNITION COLLABORATION EDUCATION

“ I want to thank the Imagine Award Committee for helping to shine a light on so many incredible Long Island For decades, the nonprofit sector The gala attracts an audience of The winners are the pioneers
has been touching the lives
nearly 500 nonprofit and for-profit
of the nonprofit sector and
of everyone that lives, works,
professionals currently making
collectively,
forward-
their
and plays on Long Island. Too
nonprofits. The streamlined application process allows for any size nonprofit to apply, the categories give a variety
a difference on Long Island. This
thinking qualities can inspire
of opportunities to be included and the benefits of becoming either a semi-finalist or finalist are plentiful. We look
with increased regulations and
forward to applying again this year and encourage our fellow nonprofits to apply. Best of luck to all. often, the sector is rewarded provides endless opportunities and educate other organizations
to evolve innovatively.
to unite efforts from nonprofit
” Imagine Awards Committee, that work with the sector.
unfunded mandates. We, the
organizations and corporations
wanted to change that and
Eileen Minogue, Executive Director reward nonprofits for making a
difference. Our way of giving back
Book Fairies to a sector that’s been giving back
Past Leadership Excellence & Fan Favorite Award Winner all along.

“ We appreciate the part that our sponsors play in partnering with us to

create an event that’s able to hi-light the best Long Island has to offer
in the nonprofit sector. It truly shows that through collaboration, we
can provide recognition for the great things the sector is doing, foster
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cooperation between agencies, and educate the sector of the innovative
and impactful endeavors the nonprofit sector is undertaking.

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