Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame

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Press & Upcoming Events

Stay up to date with the latest news coverage of the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame and join us at our upcoming events.

Upcoming Events

Join us to celebrate Long Island's extraordinary volunteers at our annual ceremonies and community events.

November

14

2024

2024 Annual Induction Ceremony

Ceremony
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMCrest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY

Join us for the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame's 22nd Annual Induction Ceremony. This black-tie optional event celebrates our newest inductees across all 12 service categories. Tickets available online.

September

10

2024

Nominator Information Session

Info
7:00 PM – 8:30 PMHofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Learn how to submit a compelling nomination for the 2025 induction class. Hall of Fame board members will walk through the nomination process and answer questions. Free and open to the public.

April

26

2025

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Appreciation
8:30 AM – 10:30 AMMarriott Long Island Hotel, Uniondale, NY

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast honors the dedicated volunteers who make the Hall of Fame's programs possible. All current and past inductees are invited as guests of honor.

June

7

2025

Next Generation Award Ceremony

Ceremony
5:00 PM – 7:00 PMCradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

The Next Generation Award ceremony recognizes Long Island's most outstanding young volunteers under the age of 30. Nominations for the 2025 award are now open.

May

17

2025

Park Bench Dedication — Eisenhower Park

Dedication
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMEisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY

Dedication ceremony for three new commemorative park benches honoring Hall of Fame inductees. Family members, friends, and the public are welcome to attend this outdoor celebration.

In the News

The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame has been recognized by local and regional media for its mission to honor the spirit of volunteerism.

Newsday

Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame Inducts 18 New Members at Annual Ceremony

The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame honored 18 extraordinary volunteers at its annual induction ceremony, recognizing decades of service across 12 categories of community need.

November 15, 2023

Long Island Business News

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: LI Hall of Fame Marks 20 Years

Two decades after its founding, the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame reflects on 400 inductees who have shaped the region's nonprofit landscape and inspired a culture of giving.

October 3, 2022

Anton Media Group

Next Generation Award Spotlights Young Volunteers Changing Long Island

The Hall of Fame's Next Generation Award continues to shine a light on young volunteers under 30 who are tackling the region's most pressing challenges with creativity and dedication.

September 12, 2022

Newsday

Hall of Fame Inductee Founded Food Bank That Now Feeds 30,000 Families

Frances Capobianco, a founding volunteer of Island Harvest Food Bank, was honored for her role in building Long Island's largest hunger relief organization from a single van to a regional powerhouse.

April 22, 2021

Long Island Press

Volunteer Hall of Fame Adapts Annual Ceremony to Virtual Format

Despite pandemic restrictions, the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame held its first virtual induction ceremony, honoring 15 inductees whose service has been especially vital during the COVID-19 crisis.

November 10, 2020

The Island Now

Park Bench Dedication Program Honors Volunteers in Lasting Way

The Hall of Fame's commemorative park bench program has placed over 50 benches across Long Island parks, each bearing a plaque honoring an inductee's lifetime of service.

June 5, 2019

Patch

LI Volunteer Hall of Fame Partners with Schools for Youth Awareness Program

A new partnership between the Hall of Fame and Nassau and Suffolk school districts brings inductees into classrooms to inspire the next generation of community volunteers.

March 18, 2019

Long Island Weekly

Honoring Those Who Give: The Story Behind the LI Volunteer Hall of Fame

A feature profile on the founding of the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame and the vision of its founders to create a permanent tribute to the region's volunteer spirit.

January 15, 2018