Michael Harrison to be Honored for Contributions made to Long Island

Michael Harrison of North Massapequa, New York will be honored at the 26th annual PRPLI Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Carlyle at the Palace in Plainview, NY. Michael is being awarded the Long Island Achievement Award for his countless contributions to both the public relations field and Long Island.

Michael Harrison, former advisor to two New York governors, is currently the President/CEO of Axcelsior Strategic Solutions, a government relations and strategic communications consultancy. He has held leadership roles in public service, higher education, public utilities and health care. In 2005, he was named Small Business Legislative Advocate of the Year by the Long Island Association (LIA) and is also a recipient of the Hofstra Booster Alumni Merit Award for promoting women’s athletics.

PRPLI is the premier organization for public relations, marketing, and communications practitioners. Recognized as one of the most prestigious award programs on Long Island, the Gala helps support the organization’s mission to provide a platform for its members to network, learn, mentor, and advance in their careers. Proceeds of the event will also benefit PRPLI student scholarships.