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Diamond Welcome

a world without hope or compassion
a world without food and shelter
a world without arts and culture
a world without innovation and impact
Imagine a world where the nonprofit sector didn’t exist
The nonprofit sector is constantly evolving—driven by changing community needs,
technological advancements, and a renewed focus on equity and impact. Now more
than ever, effective leadership, meaningful collaboration, and access to relevant data are
critical for success. As nonprofits face increasingly complex challenges—from climate
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connections across the sector are essential.
DIAMOND SPONSOR Leadership today requires more than strategic thinking. Empathy, honest feedback,
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continuous learning, and genuine connection are foundational traits that help leaders guide
their organizations through uncertainty and toward meaningful, lasting change. In our fast-
paced, information-driven world, the ability to adapt, share knowledge, and work together
has become a defining factor for nonprofit success. That’s where events like this come in.
The Imagine Awards were created to celebrate excellence, spark collaboration, and spotlight
the incredible work being done by nonprofits across Long Island. Tonight, we gather for
the 13th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards—not just to compete, but to connect, to
learn, and to celebrate the remarkable organizations that are making our region stronger,
LONG ISLAND IMAGINE AWARDS more inclusive, and more vibrant.
This evening, 24 of Long Island’s top nonprofit organizations will compete across six
categories: Leadership, Innovation, Rising Star, Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &
Accessibility (DEIA), and Social Impact. Each finalist represents the best of the nonprofit
For nearly a century, SterlingRisk has dreamed big, world—driven by purpose, fueled by compassion, and focused on impact. While only
imagined a better world, and made support of one winner will be selected in each category—receiving the prestigious Imagine Award,
a $5,000 check, and well-earned bragging rights—every finalist is already a winner in the
nonprofits a core value.
eyes of our community.
It’s who we are and why we’re so proud to serve as We’re also thrilled to announce that tonight we will be welcoming the LGBT Network into
Diamond Sponsor of the Long Island Imagine Awards. the Imagine Awards Hall of Fame—a well-deserved recognition of their enduring impact,
leadership, and advocacy on Long Island and beyond.
We congratulate each of the extraordinary finalists Thanks to the generous support of our Diamond Sponsor, SterlingRisk Insurance, each of our
and participants. Thank you for touching all our lives. finalists will also receive a $1,000 award. We are deeply grateful to our Platinum Sponsors:
Cerini & Associates, LLP, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP, Chase for Business, The Claire
Friedlander Family Foundation, Flagstar Private Bank, Jovia Financial Credit Union, Nerds
That Care, and Vanguard Benefits. We encourage you to support these organizations as they
continue to invest in the health and success of the nonprofit sector.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our incredible awards committee and judges for their time,
insight, and dedication to making tonight possible.
Congratulations to this year’s finalists, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to
making Long Island a better, more compassionate place for all. Let’s make tonight a true
celebration of purpose, partnership, and progress.
More information is available at SterlingRisk.com

WOODBURY, NY NEW YORK, NY WOODBRIDGE, NJ CORAL GABLES, FL WESTPORT, CT
Kenneth Cerini, CPA, CFP, FABFA
Managing Partner, Cerini & Associates, LLP
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