H2M named winner in HIA's Gala Business Achievement Awards 2009

H2M, a multi-disciplined engineering and architecture firm, has been named a winner in the Business Achievement Awards presented by the Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA). H2M was named in the large business category. "HIA's Annual Business Achievement Award competition focuses attention on the accomplishments of the local business community," said Terri Alessi -Miceli, president of the HIA. "It is a great opportunity to gain the recognition they deserve for their growth, leadership and overall commitment to our region." Judging was based on the company's commitment to the growth or betterment of the Long Island community, positive employer/employee relations, revenue and profitability trends, and future company vision. Companies were also able to point out any recent outstanding accomplishments, technical innovations, market expansion, industry leadership or triumph over adversity in their bid for the award. Winners & finalists this year include: Winners - Stalco Construction - Small Business Category; H2M - Large Business Category; Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard - Rookie Category; Island Harvest - Not for Profit Category; Suffolk County Community College - Innovative Educational Institution. Finalists - Long Island Fiber Exchange (LIFE), Sequel Systems and Universal Security Systems - Small Business Category; Custom Computer Specialists, Liberty Moving and Storage and Suffolk County National Bank - Large Business Category; CWI Medical LLC and Eastern Energy Systems - Rookie Category; Long Island Cares - Not for Profit Category. Winners and finalists of these firms in each of the four divisions will be the honorees at the HIA's September 15th Gala Luncheon where 350-400 business professionals and political dignitaries will also hear a keynote presentation officiated by Steve Levy, Suffolk County Executive. Winning companies will also have an opportunity to display their products and/or services and to speak about their company in the presence of government dignitaries and Long Island business leaders. "Long Island firms face many obstacles," said Ann Marie Scheidt, Co Chair of HIA's Business Development Committee. "But they've proven over and over that they have the talent and resourcefulness to overcome those obstacles and forge ahead. This is the HIA's way of saying 'thank you' to companies that have successfully met competitive challenges, have had a significant community impact, and have made commitments to growth on Long Island." Sponsors of this event to date include; CLEAR VISION OPTICAL, CREATIVE IMAGE & DESIGN, EVENT KINGS, GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA, H2M, NEWSDAY, PAFCU, STONY BROOK, VERIZON, and VORMITTAG (VAI). "Competition today is intense, especially for companies on Long Island," said Terri Alessi - Miceli, President of the HIA. "The HIA is helping to shine a light on Long Island companies that have had tremendous business success while contributing to the betterment of the Long Island Community while overcoming any diversity that has come their way."