This is the fourth year that Blank Slate Media has recognized the Top Business Leaders. The good news is the sheer number of quality leaders working in and serving Nassau County to further its economic development and growth.

Each year, we are equally impressed with the diversity of individuals we have the pleasure of honoring.

The 47 people we are recognizing this year represent a wide range of fields, from healthcare to education to law, finance, banking, and not-for-profits.

But they are united by their education, imagination to create and commitment to serving others in this community.

Throughout their careers, they have each demonstrated not only the highest levels of experience but also the constant drive and determination to succeed and truly make a difference.

At a time when the world faces unprecedented change and challenges, from political upheaval to climate change, these leaders will have to make tough business decisions that can have a significant impact.

And, as the world continues to evolve with the advent of artificial intelligence, so must the thinking. This new technology is poised to reshape how we live in ways we cannot imagine but will soon experience.

The people we honor will continue to play a large role in how businesses and not-for-profits respond to change in Nassau County and beyond.

How will their business change? What new strategies will be put in place to be the most effective?  Only time will tell.

The stories of who they are and what they have accomplished, in and out of the workplace, are found in this special section.

I hope their talent, motivation, and commitment to excellence will inspire confidence in Nassau County’s bright future.

I congratulate all the honorees for their recognition, which is well deserved.