Michael Pfaff has won the 2025 Executive Circle Award. Long Island Business News (LIBN) has selected the Long Island Ducks President/Chief Business Officer for the prestigious honor.
“I am honored and humbled to receive this award from the Long Island Business News,” said Pfaff. “Thank you to the editorial staff for their consideration. I, along with the rest of the Ducks front office staff, look forward to an exciting and memorable 25th Anniversary Season.”
The Executive Circle Awards celebrate C-suites, directors and other senior-level executives who consistently demonstrate leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance, community service and inclusion. The honorees were selected by the editorial staff of Long Island Business News.
“The 2025 Executive Circle honorees are trendsetters, good listeners and agents of change who empower those who work for them and those they work with on community boards and through mentoring. These leaders have impressive resumes and lead their companies and organizations to success, gaining the respect and praise of those around them,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Long Island Business News. “They are making a positive impact on the lives of others, and we at Long Island Business News are pleased to recognize these outstanding leaders.”
Pfaff has been with the Ducks since 2002, taking over the position of General Manager in 2006 before being named Club President in 2011 and Chief Business Officer in 2024. With him at the helm the Ducks became the first team in Atlantic League history to eclipse the 9 million fan mark and have welcomed more sellout crowds than any team in the league.
In addition to bringing in fans he also is the first-ever three-time winner of the Atlantic League Executive of the Year Award, winning it in 2008, 2010, and 2016. The Ducks have also won three Atlantic League Championships during his tenure.
Pfaff and the other winners will be honored at a celebration on Thursday, May 22, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.
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