For the past five years, Vanguard Benefits has proudly sponsored the Long Island Imagine Awards, “Rising Spirit Award.” 

This award recognizes a nonprofit generating under $2 million in revenue for its outstanding innovation, impact, and achievements in meeting its mission. The award will be given to an organization who demonstrates an outstanding record of sustained achievement, has successfully demonstrated successful financial performance, and has built a reputation for excellence within the community.

We are always amazed by the innovative and important work that is accomplished by all non-profit organizations, but we are particularly proud of our finalists and ultimately our winner. This year our finalists were Rebuilding LI Together, Camp Pa Qua Tuck, Hair We Share and Winter Brothers Center for Autism. 

Congratulations to Hair We Share, the recipient of the 2023 Rising Star Award!

We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Ken Cerini, Founder and Chair of the Imagine Awards and Managing Partner of Cerini & Associates, LLP.