About the FEY Award
The Financial Executive of the Year (FEY) Award is the premier honor recognizing outstanding financial professionals who demonstrate exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to integrity. Since its inception, the FEY Award has celebrated finance executives across Long Island who raise the bar in our industry—serving as role models for innovation, ethical standards, and community impact.
Why Attend?
Celebrate Excellence: Join us in honoring this year’s recipient, Rich Eulo, whose accomplishments embody leadership and innovation in finance
High-Value Networking: Meet with peers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators in a warm, professional environment.
Community & Collaboration: Come together with fellow Long Island finance professionals to recognize achievement and strengthen local ties.
2026 FEY Award Honoree
We are thrilled to announce Rich Eulo, Director of Finance of Uncle Giuseppe's, as this year’s FEY Award recipient.
More about Rich
Rich is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience leading financial operations, strategic planning, and performance optimization across the retail and consumer goods industries. With a proven track record of driving profitability and operational efficiency, Rich brings deep expertise in financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and complex modeling to support data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
Currently serving as Director of Finance at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, a premier full-service, Italian focused specialty marketplace, Rich oversees all financial aspects of the organization, partnering closely with senior leadership to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and cost control initiatives. He has successfully streamlined financial processes, reducing the monthly close cycle by over 33%, improving EBITDA and cash flow, and negotiating vendor contracts that generated nearly $1 million in savings. Known for his ability to align financial strategy with business objectives, he plays a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and long-term growth.
Prior to this role, Rich held leadership positions including Controller at D’Artagnan and Senior Director of Finance at Apple & Eve, where he led high-performing teams, implemented ERP systems, and drove significant cost savings and process improvements. Over his tenure, he has consistently improved financial reporting accuracy, accelerated close cycles, and delivered actionable insights to executive teams and boards of directors.
Rich began his career at Apple & Eve, advancing through multiple roles of increasing responsibility over more than a decade. His early contributions included managing multimillion-dollar budgets, improving accounts receivable performance, and developing tools to enhance financial visibility and control.
Rich earned his BBS in Accounting at NYIT in Westbury, New York. Rich enjoys spending time with his two children. When not working, Rich’s passions include great food (which goes hand in hand with Uncle Giuseppe’s) and sports (an avid New York Giants, New Jersey Devils and horseracing fan).
A Message from the Event MC
“As a Past President of the Long Island chapter, I am honored to be the host of this year’s FEY event. I have developed many lasting relationships through the IMA, including with this year’s winner, Rich Eulo, who I look forward to honoring for all his incredible accomplishments.”
— Gerard Luckman
Event Format
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Networking Cocktail Hour (open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and informal mingling)
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Award Ceremony & Program
- Official recognition of the honoree
- Sponsor acknowledgments
- Remarks from IMA leadership
- Dinner and Dessert served
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our gratitude to our event sponsors and annual sponsors for making this celebration possible. Your support empowers the IMA Long Island Chapter to continue providing high-quality events, resources, and networking opportunities for our members.
Reserve Your Spot
Secure your seat or table today and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence in finance. We look forward to welcoming you!
Ticket Options
Single Ticket: $95
Sponsor: $500
Table Rate (Group of 10): $950