Emerging Leaders Under 30 Awards honor the bright and dynamic young professionals under the age of 30 who demonstrate professional accomplishment and contribute to the Long Island community through public service, as well as their dynamic work ethic.

Nomination Deadline: April 10, 2026

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

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FAQ:

What is the nomination process and the steps to take?

Once the online nomination form is completed an automated email will be sent to the individual nominated (the email address entered in the “Nominee Email” field) and a submission receipt will be sent to the email placed in the “Nominator’s Email” field.

In order for the nominee to continue with the process they must fill out the application form by the application deadline listed in the automated email and on the corresponding event landing page.

We also recommend submitting up to three letters of recommendation to libn.com/letters-of-recommendation-submission-form by the application deadline by the application deadline to be included in the nominee’s judging packet as supporting materials. This is not a requirement, but an added benefit.

How can I or my organization be considered for 30 Under Thirty Award?

While anyone can nominate, we recommend nominations come from a senior leader in the candidate’s organization or another member of the non-profit board the candidate sits on. It is then required that the nominee go through the entire application process, please see above response for more details on that.

In order to be considered, candidates:

– Must demonstrate significant professional accomplishment within your category as well as strong civic commitment in our community;

– Must be employed in the Long Island region.

– Must be 30 years of age or younger by August 1 of the event year; and

– May be self-nominated or nominated by another person.

– May not be a previous 30 under Thirty award recipient. 

What are the judges looking for when selecting the 30 Under Thirty honorees?

It is essential that the candidate has consistently demonstrated remarkable progress in their career, display unwavering integrity and commitment to community and is dedicated to charitable efforts across Long Island. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can speak to this.

Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?

Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.

If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket?

You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please, note that all LIBN events are limited attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.

What is included in sponsorship packages?

Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].

Can I buy an ad in the publication?

Please contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner to place an add or purchase a sponsorship package.

2025 Emerging Leaders Under 30 Honorees

Tyler E. Alvarez
Merrill Lynch

Tyler Vincent Andreassi
Premier Polishing Corp.

Jennifer Ashley Blandeburgo
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

David Block
DDK & Company LLP

Jake Blumencranz
New York State Assembly

Brittany L. Boccio
BB Sign Co.

Diamaris S. Burton
The Nicholas Center

Alexander Caba
TPG Architecture

Vincent R. Calvosa
Calvosa Custom Homes

Victoria Catoir
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Mackenzie Andrew Chieco
Aurora Contractors LLC

Ashley Crespo-Calamia
VHB

Juan Carlos Delgado
Brentwood Public Library

Lauren DelGuidice
Henry Schein Inc.

Benjamin Dynkin
Amazon Web Services

Jack Hunter Ebert
Driven Media

Emily Fackelman, MSW, CDP
Futterman Lanza LLP

Zach Feldman
ZLF Productions Inc.

Angela Fioretti
United Way of Long Island

Aarush Garg
SvG Trading Inc.

Hunter Gross
Huntington Township Housing Coalition

Courtney Rose Guiry
Discover Long Island

William Austin Hardy
Austin Interiors Inc.

Casey Huk
H2M architects + engineers

Danielle Kadtke
Stantec

Justin Lott
Big Geyser Inc. and Hal’s Beverage LLC

Kayla Jayde MacKay
Suffolk County Legislature
Office of Legislator Chad H. Lennon

Mohammad Hamza Malik
M&J Engineering

Rhea Manjrekar
Fast Enterprises

Jesus Rene Marquez
Spectrum Designs

Stevens Jonathan Martinez
Office of NYS Governor Kathy Hochul

Steven P. Mathew
Community Care Rx

Kelly Ann Mehr
Cerini and Associates

Raymond Mohler
Little Saint Nick Foundation

Desmond Anthony Mullins
Premier Commercial Real Estate LLC

Bailey A. Murray
Center for Wealth Preservation

Michael Natale
Opulent Pet Health

Ryan O’Connor
UHY LLP

Dana Palmer
Signature Premier Properties

Michael Pfundstein
Dime Community Bank

Joseph James Ragusa
Fuoco Group LLP

Stephanie Reda
Hal’s New York

Courtney Alexandra Riiska
SIBSPlace

Luci Ruddick
Grassi

Dan Schaefer
Winters Bros., a WM Company

John Sears
Long Island Cares

Sloane Somerstein
Adelphi University

Michael P. Spellman, Esq.
Schroder & Strom LLP

Alisha Talati
Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Marchella Verdi
The Kulka Group

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