Jack Rettaliata Award: A lifetime achievement award presented to an industry leader who has helped shape the public relations landscape on Long Island. Past winners include Patrick Calabria, Lyn Dobrin, Reginald Tuggle, Hilary Hartung, Ed Grilli, Beverly Boyarsky, Dr. Adrienne O’Brien, Gary Lewi, Bert Cunningham, Michael DeLuise, Edith Ialeggio, Gene Turner, Hank Boerner, Katherine Heaviside, Howard Blankman, Richard Dunne, John Renyhart, William Gibney, Ed Smith, and the late Jack Rettaliata.

 

Long Island Achievement Award: Presented to a Long Island leader who may or may not be a public relations practitioner, but who has effectively promoted Long Island through special events, issues, and other notable activities. Past winners include Jim Morgo, Dr. Robert A. Scott, Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, Marianne Garvin, Michael Watt, Richard Kruse, John Caracciolo, Mitchell Pally, the Long Island Wine Industry, Robert Lipper, Robert MacMillan, Jack Russell, Joe Gergela, Gene Bernstein, Monsignor Tom Hartman, Michael Davidson, Dr. James Shuart, and James Larocca.

 

PRPLI Mentor Award: Presented to a public relations practitioner who exemplifies the tenets of PRPLI – Advance, Learn, Share, Network – and is an inspiration and source of encouragement to others in the field. Past winners include Luis Portiansky, Daniel Kellachan, Mindy Ferrentino Wolfle, Louise Cassano, Laurie Bloom and John Hanc.

 

Outstanding Media Member Award: Presented to a journalist who pays particular attention to Long Island issues and topics and is a friend to Long Island’s public relations industry. Past winners include Deborah Herman, Nada Marjanovich, Donna Vaughn, Ed Lowe, Carol Silva, Carl Corry, David North, Mike Graham, David Weiss, Christine Sheahan, John Kominicki, Lea Tyrrell, Frank Brinka, Vicki Metz, Irene Virag, Susan Murphy, and Doug Geed.

 

Rising Star Award: Presented to a newcomer to public relations who exhibits exceptional talent and professionalism. Past winners include Sandy Choi, Melissa Jurgensen, Theresa Weston, Kimberly Alarcon, Christopher Bastardi, Lee Peretz, Laura Nuzzolo, Lisa Becker, Gina DeGregorio, Heather Boudreau, Flo Federman, Roseanne Modugno, Laurel Factor, Jennifer Cline, Dianne Baumert, and Susan Shattuck.

 

PR Campaign of the Year: Presented to a Long Island individual, organization or agency whose submitted campaign demonstrates creativity, strategy, ethical standards and a positive outcome. ONE ENTRY PER INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY. Each campaign entry must include a summary of no more than two pages and should begin with a 3-5 line abstract followed by detailed information on research, planning, execution and results. The majority of the work on the campaign must have taken place between January and December 2011. Submissions should also include supporting materials that correspond to the campaign, including work samples, pictures, news articles, etc., as well as the names of all participants who executed the campaign.