Brightway Living & Learning Named Non-Profit Business Finalist in Prestigious HIA-LI Annual Business Distinction Awards
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Finalists Represent Top Contenders for Long Island-based Business Awards; Recipients will be Announced during HIA-LI Annual Business Achievement Awards, Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Brightway Living & Learning, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Non-Profit Business Finalist in the Business Distinction Awards competition conducted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island. Recipients will be celebrated during an awards ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797 from 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
“Brightway is honored to be recognized in the category of Non-Profit Business of the HIA-LI Business Distinction Awards,” said Kim M. Kubasek, CEO of Brightway Living & Learning. “The HIA-LI Business Distinction Awards are among the most prestigious honors awarded to outstanding Long Island-based businesses. For nearly two decades, HIA-LI has recognized the best of the best businesses on Long Island and Brightway is proud to be among those nominated.”
“HIA-LI is pleased to recognize Brightway Living & Learning as a Finalist in the Non-Profit Business Category of our Business Distinction Awards competition,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President & CEO of HIA-LI. “Our Finalists represent some of the highest performing and best run companies on Long Island and in the world. Brightway Living & Learning has been named a finalist in recognition of its achievements in industry leadership, creativity, successful business operations, corporate vision, and other characteristics vital to developing and growing a winning organization.”
In choosing Finalists, the selection committee considered multiple factors. The award criteria include:
- 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
Additional criteria that were considered include:
- Recent outstanding accomplishments
- Technical innovation or innovative processes
- Expansion into new markets
- Industry leadership
- Overcoming adversity
Those interested in attending the luncheon, or companies interested in becoming sponsors, should contact Anthony Forgione, HIA-LI Director of Business Development, at aforgione@hia-li.org or 631-543-5355.
About Brightway
Brightway is a premier non-for-profit [VP1] provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
About HIA-LI
HIA-LI helps Long Island businesses prosper. For over 45 years, we have been the recognized voice for business on Long Island and a powerful force and economic engine for regional development. We provide a forum for business leaders to network, problem solve and obtain advice on critical issues facing their businesses. Our member companies represent tens of thousands of business professionals. We’re headquartered in and support one of the largest industrial parks in the United States. HIA-LI programs and events promote strategic partnerships, targeted networking, information sharing and business advocacy. Members benefit from our committees, educational programs, career resources, research capabilities, mentoring opportunities, and business advisory services. For more information, visit http://www.hia-li.org or call 631-543-5355.