50th Anniversary Gala

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Our Gala is now SOLD OUT
Please contact our Development Department at development@centralnassau.org for available sponsorship opportunities.

 

Westbury Manor
1100 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, NY 11590

Our 2023 Heroes of Hope Award Recipients

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Mark Seiden
President Brent Mako Real Estate Group and CN Guidance Board Member
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Mark Seiden
President Brent Mako Real Estate Group and CN Guidance Board Member

Mark Seiden has been an active force in the Long Island construction industry for over 45 years. After cutting his teeth working for his father’s concrete business, Mark went off on his own and started a small general contracting company in 1987: LMJ Construction. Through perseverance, attention to detail, and the personal touch that only Mark possesses, LMJ has grown into one of the largest commercial contractors on Long Island, responsible for more than 5,000,000 sq. ft. of new construction and thousands of renovations.

Mark is currently the president of Brent Mako Real Estate Group, and, in addition to being a member of the CN Guidance board for 25 years, he is also a board member of the Brookhaven Industrial Group. Mark’s son, Josh, has taken over LMJ Construction, which has grown exponentially under his leadership.

When Mark isn’t walking job sites or negotiating leases, he enjoys wine tasting and spending time with his beautiful wife of 36 years, Rosemarie.

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Dr. Edmond Hakimi
Medical Director Wellbridge Addiction Treatment & Research
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Dr. Edmond Hakimi
Medical Director Wellbridge Addiction Treatment & Research

Dr. Hakimi is a highly renowned board-certified Internal Medicine physician with fellowship training in Addiction Medicine from Brigham and Women’s Hospital -Harvard Medical School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in New York, with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Hakimi earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He specializes in treating patients with severe substance-use disorders and concurrent psychiatric diagnoses, while conducting clinical research to develop novel treatments for these disorders.

As Wellbridge’s Medical Director, Dr. Hakimi’s goal is to provide exceptional care to those with substance-use disorders and wrap-around services, including Medication for Addiction Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He also serves as faculty in the department of psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and as an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, where he teaches medical students, residents, and addiction medicine fellows about the up-to-date treatment of substance use disorders.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hakimi dedicates his time to improving the lives of people in recovery or seeking recovery, from substance-use disorder. During his time at CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Dr. Hakimi was instrumental in establishing Nassau County’s first Mobile Addiction Recovery Treatment program. He also serves as the president of the Long Island Recovery Association, a not-for-profit organization that, through education and advocacy, aims to eliminate the negative public perception of addiction and achieve full parity for treatment and recovery support services on demand.

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Brooke Eden Hoover & Hilary Eden Hoover
Living In Integrity Award Recipients
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Brooke Eden Hoover & Hilary Eden Hoover
Living In Integrity Award Recipients

Over the last few years, country singer on the rise, Brooke Eden has carved herself a space in Nashville and has become a force to be reckoned with. Heralded by Billboard as a “fiery country star-in-the-making,” Brooke has used her personal journey to self-acceptance to create music that is both bold and passionate with the message that it is okay to be who you are.

In 2021, Brooke came out as queer with now-wife Hilary Eden Hoover, a 10-year music industry veteran who worked alongside Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Since making her debut, Brooke has shared stages with country’s biggest stars including Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Kane Brown and Keith Urban. Most recently, she was named “One to Watch” by Nashville Lifestyles, recognized as the “Next Big Thing” by Music Row, and made her NBC TODAY show performance debut. Brooke’s EP, Outlaw Love, out this summer, flexes Brooke’s activism muscle as she tells true stories of her journey out loud.

Together, Brooke and Hilary have been creating space for the LGBTQ+ community within the country music genre. They are passionate about representing their LGBTQ+ community in traditionally conservative spaces, as well as normalizing the acceptance of all types of love. They star together in several of Brooke’s music videos, which are frequently shown on CMT. They strive to continue to give hope to young people struggling to feel acceptance.

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Craig Allen - Gala Host
Award Winning Broadcast Meteorologist and Chief Meteorologist for WCBS-AM/880
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Craig Allen - Gala Host
Award Winning Broadcast Meteorologist and Chief Meteorologist for WCBS-AM/880

Meteorologist Craig Allen is one of the most authoritative weather sources in the New York tri-state area. Craig’s reports are accurate and authoritative, his manner warm and friendly. Craig earned his meteorology degree from the Earth and Space Sciences Department at Stony Brook University in May 1979 and became chief meteorologist for WCBS 880 in the spring of 1981.

At age 12, Craig lugged a chalkboard to the kitchen table each night and pretended to be a TV weatherman, delivering a forecast to his family while they ate dinner. Today, listeners hear his radio reports on 880, “every 10 minutes on the 8’s” each weekday morning from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and evenings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  “It is the perfect occupation for someone who loves to watch the forces of nature,” Craig says.

Craig prepares his own forecasts. He scans the tremendous (sometimes overwhelming) amount of atmospheric data and ponders all the possibilities before typing out a forecast which so many people will rely upon.  “If there is severe weather, I’ll try not be overly grim but I’ll make sure to get the sense of urgency across to the listeners and viewers,” he says. Your safety always comes first!

Here are some of Craig’s accomplishments over the years:

>  Meteorologist for WCBS880 since 1981. It is estimated in his  40+ years, he has given over 350,000 weather forecasts!

>  On TV since 1991, part time on CBS2, FOX5 and PIX11 and News12.  Was the national meteorologist on CBS This Morning from 1996-1999.

>  Member of American Meteorological Society. Radio Seal of Approval since 1985; TV Seal of Approval since 1991

>  FOLIO Award for the Blizzard of 2013 and team FOLIO award for Tropical Storm Isaias coverage in 2020 and Ida in 2021.

>  2012 NY Emmy Award with PIX11 for “Sandy: The Making of a Superstorm”

>  Emmy nominee, News12, LI Tornadoes. 2021

>  New York AP Award for Best WeatherCaster in 2016, 2018 & 2021

>  Press Club of Long Island. 1st place, 2021

>  2017 Marconi Award winner with WCBS-AM/880 for Legendary Station of the Year

> Speaker at many schools, seminars and conferences (including AMS) concerning weather and safety

>  Member of New York Press Club and A.F.T.R.A. Honored with many civic awards.

> Volunteer voiceover and video work for Autism Speaks, Island Harvest, and huge advocate for animals.

What does Craig do in his limited free time?

I cherish it! Sitting outdoors, watching the weather with my family and you’ll almost always find me out there doing all gardening and landscaping around my home. In fact, I’m a member of the South Merrick Civic Association and have adopted several plots of land to garden and beautify the community. In winter, I’m out there with the snow blower, going up and down the block to help neighbors. It’s just who I am! But when warm and dry indoors, I’m a big New York Islanders fan and owner/lover of many different pets.

Journal Advertising

If you wish to be in included in the event journal, please respond by Friday, April 7, 2023.

Full Platinum Page $2,000 8”w x 10½”h
Full Gold Page $1,750 8”w x 10½”h
Full Silver Page $1,500 8”w x 10½”h
Full Bronze Page $1,250 8”w x 10½”h
Full Page $1,000 8”w x 10½”h
Half Page $ 500 8”w x 5”h
Quarter Page $ 250 3¾”w x 5”h

Journal ads should be emailed before Friday, April 7, 2023 to development@centralnassau.org.
Ads should be sent “print-ready” in a PDF file format.

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor

$20,000

Two premium tables of 10. Full-page platinum ad in the event journal. Logo featured on: sponsor list in event journal, signage at the event, pre and post event publicity, and video presentation at the event. Recognition at the event by the MC. Event host assigned to your guests. Name and website link on agency website for one year.

Platinum Sponsor

$15,000

Two premium tables of 10. Full-page platinum ad in the event journal. Logo featured on: sponsor list in event journal, signage at the event, pre and post event publicity, and video presentation at the event. Recognition at the event by the MC. Event host assigned to your guests. Name and website link on agency website for one year.

Gold Sponsor

$10,000

Two premium tables of 10. Full-page gold ad in the event journal. Logo featured on: sponsor list in event journal, signage at the event, pre and post event publicity, and video presentation at the event. Recognition at the event by the MC. Event host assigned to your guests. Name and website link on agency website for one year.

Silver Sponsor

$5,000

Ten tickets to the event. Full-page silver ad in the event journal. Recognition on: sponsor list in event journal, signage at the event, and pre and post event publicity.

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

Four tickets to the event. Full-page bronze ad in the event journal. Recognition on: sponsor list in event journal, signage at the event, and pre and post event publicity.

Friend of CN Guidance Sponsor

$1,500

Two tickets to the event. Full-page color ad in the event journal. Recognition on: sponsor list in event journal and signage at the event.

Entertainment Sponsor

$1,000

Two tickets to the event. Half-page color ad in the event journal. Recognition on: sponsor list in event journal and signage at the event.

Photography Sponsor

$1,000

Two tickets to the event. Half-page color ad in the event journal. Recognition on: sponsor list in event journal and signage at the event.

Individual Ticket

$250

OUR GALA IS SOLD OUT – NO MORE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE

Become a Sponsor

For additional information contact:
Development Department

Email: development@centralnassau.org
Phone: (516) 660-0651

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