2026 Annual Awards Luncheon

Each year, notable Long Islanders are honored by the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI) at a celebratory Awards Luncheon. The upcoming event will be a day to remember for honorees and their supporters.

Now accepting nominations!

2026 Honorees

• Jack Rettaliata Lifetime Achievement Award: Theresa Jacobellis, Director, Communications Solutions, IPRO
• Long Island Achievement Award: Ernie Canadeo, Chairman of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)
• Howard M. Blankman PRPLI Mentor Award: Brooke Oliveri, Associate Director, Communications, Marketing, and Public Health Initiatives, Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council, Long Island Health Collaborative
• Outstanding Media Award: Jill Conway, CEO & Founder, Powerful Women USA; Host, Secrets of Powerful Women Podcast
• Rising Star Award: Maggie Smith, Account Executive, ZE Communications
• PR Campaign of the Year: The Medicaid Domino/Paradox Campaign, Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State
• Scholarship Winner: Enzo Di Giovanni, Farmingdale State College

SPONSORS WELCOME: Choose from several sponsorship options to gain exposure for your business at this one-of-a-kind program. Review our sponsorship opportunities or email [email protected] for options. Don’t miss out!

Please Contribute to Our Baby Clothing Drive for the “Love, Nana” Organization: Consider bringing gently used infant clothing up to 24 months, small books, and/or toys without batteries with you to the luncheon and drop in our collection box. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Read more about Love, Nana below.

Tickets
Members: $100
Non-members: $125
Students: $50
Tables of 10: $900

Sponsorships

• Platinum $1,500
  Acknowledgment in day-of program and in opening remarks, pre and post-event email blast and web page with logo and link, premium placement in digital journal, and a table of 10 at the event.
• Gold $750
  Acknowledgment on-site and in opening remarks, pre and post-event email blast and web page with logo and link, placement in digital journal, and five (5) tickets to attend the event.
• Silver $500
  Acknowledgment on-site and in opening remarks, pre and post-event email blast and web page with logo and link, placement in digital journal, and two (2) tickets to attend the event.
• Bronze $250
  Placement in digital journal and one (1) ticket to attend the event.
  

Premium Placement in Digital Journal $200
Color logo or full color (RGB) ad (1920 x 1080 px)

Placement in Digital Journal $150
Color logo or full color (RGB) ad (960 x 540px)

Please email all ads to Brooke Oliveri at [email protected] by May 6.

More About Love, Nana

is a not-for-profit organization started by a local Long Island “Nana” who saw a need to help new babies and families. The organization collects gently used infant clothing up to 24 months, small books, and toys without batteries to create thoughtful bundles for young mothers and families in need.

In partnership with Backyard Players (BYP), another not-for-profit, Love, Nana not only supports families with newborns, but also provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for BYP participants, who wash, dry, fold, and carefully assemble each bundle with love.

The baby bundles are donated to hospitals, family support centers, schools, and social service agencies across Long Island, all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and New Jersey.

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