Sheldon L. Shrenkel
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Nassau County IDA
Real Estate Achievement & Leadership Awards
February 11, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Heritage Club at Bethpage
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
About the event
The real estate industry is not only about to finding the right space to operate and live, but it creates jobs and generates economic activity in our communities across Long Island. The annual HERALD Real Estate Achievement + Leadership (R.E.A.L.) Awards shines the spotlight on entrepreneurs, professionals, and visionaries in Long Island’s real estate industry who have achieved success in their respective roles while also involved in community contributions and advocacy.
Why
The R.E.A.L. Awards provide a unique platform to showcase your company’s achievements and commitment to real estate excellence. Receive unparalleled visibility through Richner’s media properties and industry credibility while fostering valuable connections within the dynamic industry networking opportunities.
Audience
Senior executives, sales leaders in real estate and adjacent industries.
Meet the 2025 Honorees
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SPECIAL AWARDS
REAL ESTATE DEAL OF THE YEAR
Joseph Farkas
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Metropolitan Realty Associates LLC
POWER DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
David Burman
Principal & President of Development, B2K Development
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Michael T. Puntillo
Managing Partner, PX4 Development
TOP ENGINEER
Stephen A. Hayduk, P.E.
Senior Principal, Hayduk Engineering LLC
INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
IMEG
EXCELLENCE IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CITIZENSHIP
Christopher Capece
President, Heatherwood Luxury Rentals
PIONEER IN RESTORATION & RECOVERY
Jeremy Longo
General Manager, Belfor Property Restoration
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP
TOP MORTGAGE BROKER OF THE YEAR
Nicholas Ceccarini
President, Weatherstone Mortgage Corp.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Willy Zambrano, FAIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Founder & Design Principal in Charge, Zambrano Architectural Design, LLC
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & IMPACT
Patricia Oliva
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Direct Title
EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Vito Giannola
Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer, Provident Bank
KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
John Starck
President & Chief Executive Officer, Showcase Kitchens
EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE & TITLE LAW
Paula Parrino, Esq.
Chief Administrative Officer & Vice President of Operations, Nationwide Court Service
FATHER/SON POWER TEAM
Stanley H. & Kenneth Shuckman
Founder/President, Shuckman Realty
RISING STARS
Tiffany Balanoff
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Douglas EllimanChristopher J. Bisogno, P.E.
Project Manager, R&M EngineeringBrendan D’Loren
Partner, Terwilliger & Bartone Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Signature Premier PropertiesRESIDENTIAL
INTERIOR DESIGN
Joseph W. DeVito
Owner & Founder, White House Home
Madison Swenton
Owner, Madison Chic Homes
REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE
Kevin D. Boone
NYS Licensed Salesperson, Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau
Dee Dee Brix
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Compass
Nancy Cuite
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Nicholas Sekela
Founder / Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Oasis Realty Group
Christina Volz
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
MORTGAGE
Michael S. Bauer
Office Director, Lighting Funding
COMMERCIAL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
William Maxwell
Vice President, Whiting Turner Contracting
Joel Lipsky
Chief Executive Officer, Lipsky Construction
TAX CERTIORARI
Richard Cronin, Esq.
Partner, Certilman Balin
LEGAL
John Anzalone, Esq.
Partner, Harris Beach Murtha
Anthony C. Curcio, Esq.
Managing Member, Curcio Law PLLC
RELOCATION
Robert Esposito
Author, Nobody Move! (Without Reading This)
Founder, Relocators Service Inc.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Thomas Grech
President & CEO, Queens Chamber of Commerce
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