Long Island Choice Awards | Winners Guide | 13 Dear Long Island Neighbor, There’s something special about walking into a local shop where they know your name or discovering a neighborhood gem that becomes your new favorite. These local businesses—from beloved restaurants to trusted healthcare providers—aren’t just economic drivers; they’re the heartbeat of our communities, creating distinct identities for each town, village, and hamlet across Nassau and Suffolk counties. They deserve our recognition, patronage, and applause. That’s why we are delighted to present this keepsake publication, featuring the winners and finalists of the fourth annual Herald Long Island Choice Awards. More than 350,000 votes were cast this past year to recognize exceptional businesses, nonprofits, and more across myriad categories. This incredible participation demonstrates how deeply Long Islanders value quality and service in their communities. A gala at the Crest Hollow Country Club on May 13th brought together 700 people to celebrate nearly 1,000 outstanding Long Island Choice Award winners and finalists. The evening was abuzz with excitement as we applauded these deserving local businesses and organizations. The Herald takes pride in sharing the success stories of Long Island businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs throughout the year. If you’re not already receiving your local Herald, become a subscriber at liherald.com/subscribe. And, if you’re looking to grow your brand or revenue, reach out to the Herald and one of our marketing specialists can discuss strategies to expand your reach and impact. We offer print, digital, direct mail, branded content, and so much more. Schedule your free consultation at liherald.com/advertise and discover solutions that best fit your goals. Last but not least, we extend our appreciation to PSEG Long Island, our presenting sponsor, whose commitment to Long Island communities strengthens our region. PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs can offer substantial savings opportunities to small businesses, who can receive a complimentary assessment by visiting psegliny.com/businessfirst or emailing pseg-libusinessfirst@pseg.com. Nominations for next year’s Long Island Choice Awards begin in September. Let’s keep the excitement and excellence going! Your voice. Your choice. Congratulations to the Winners & Finalists of the 2o25 Herald Long Island Choice Awards! Nomination: The public submits their favorite businesses and organizations. Voting: The top 5 nominees in each of the 250+ categories move on to the voting round, where 3 finalists in each category are selected. Winners: A gala-style live awards show with dinner is held at the Crest Hollow Country Club to celebrate the top 3 finalists and to announce the Long Island Choice Awards winner in each category. Sincerely, Stuart Richner CEO, Richner Communications Publisher, Herald Community Media
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