AFPLI Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony 2026

The James (Jim) Meyer Award

Presented to an outstanding fundraiser who has elevated the profession, making a long-standing and significant impact through education, facilitating connections, and sharing access to a variety of resources including funding sources.

The Gilbert Tilles Award

This award is given to a corporation, business or foundation that exhibits outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community involvement. The award recipient will demonstrate leadership in motivating others to participate in philanthropic endeavors and has committed time, effort and financial resource to one or more charities.

The Horace Hagedorn Outstanding Philanthropist Award

Honoring an individual or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic, and philanthropic leadership through a proven record of exceptional generosity and financial support. Nominees must have encouraged and motivated others to take similar leadership roles toward philanthropy within the Long Island not-for-profit community.

The Outstanding Corporation Award

To qualify for this award, a local corporation must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and activity that encourages and motivates others to respond philanthropically to the Long Island community of not- for-profit organizations.

The Leaders of Tomorrow Award

This award is given to a person between the ages of 5 and 18 who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments through volunteerism and philanthropic activities. Age and grade will be considered when reviewing criteria.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Heritage Club at Bethpage, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale, United States