Spectrum Designs , a custom apparel and promotional products company dedicated to creating meaningful employment for adults on the autism spectrum, proudly announced that its Co-Founder and CEO, Patrick Bardsley, was honored with Long Island University’s inaugural Alumni Excellence Award: 40 Under 40. A ceremony was held Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on LIU’s Post Campus.

The milestone event — part of LIU’s Homecoming Weekend — celebrated the University’s next generation of leaders, recognizing 40 young alumni for professional achievement, academic distinction, and meaningful service to others. Honorees and their guests were joined by faculty, students, and community leaders for a dinner program featuring keynote remarks and the presen

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