HIA Opens Nominations for its 2011 Business Awards

The Hauppauge Industrial Association has announced it is now accepting nominations for its 17th annual Business Achievement Awards.

Each year, the HIA-LI gives out awards to Long Island businesses in four categories: large businesses (more than 100 people), small businesses, rookie of the year and non-profit organizations.

“Long Island is home to some of the world’s best run organizations. Each year the HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards recognize these organizations and provide a forum for them to meet with their peers,” said Terri Alessi–Miceli, president of HIA-LI, in a statement.

The award judging is based on several criteria including:

• Positive employer/employee relations
• Commitment to the growth or betterment of the Long Island business community
• Revenue and profitability trends over the last three years
• Three to five-year vision for the company's future
• Recent outstanding accomplishments
• Technical innovation or innovative processes
• Expansion into new markets
• Industry leadership
• Overcoming adversity

In 2010, the large business award was given to the Tiffen Company in Hauppauge, while Hauppauge-based Irwin Contracting won the small business award. Campolo, Middleton & McCormick law firm was named the Rookie of the Year, while Long Island Cares was selected as the non-profit organization winner.

The $400 application fee is waived for HIA-LI members. Nominations must be received by July 8. Download the nomination form here.

The award winners will be announced at a gala luncheon on Sept. 13 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.