The 2023 Distinguished Service Award

Presented to

Phil Kaplan

Phil Kaplan is a force. As a devoted Board Chair, a gregarious ambassador of NESEA’s vision and work, a catalyst for starting the scholarship program, and a thoughtful and enthusiastic presence within programs and events, Phil has made an enduring and significant impact on our community. There’s no doubt that, as a NESEA Lifetime Member, he will continue to make many more positive contributions to the organization.

October 11, 2023