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Discover Long Island 2026 Tourism Awards Gala

Join Discover Long Island as we bring together Long Island's top tourism and hospitality leaders for the industry's biggest night.

December 8, 2026

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Watermill Caterers

711 Smithtown Bypass

Smithtown, NY 11787

See Our Nominees Below:

🏨Partner of the Year

Tap Room

Staller Center for the Arts

Twisted Cow Distillery

🌟Tourism Trailblazer

Long Island Rail Road

Savor East End

I LOVE Port Jefferson

🚀Industry Advancement

Harrow International School New York

Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers

Long Island Hospitality Association

📰Media Award

Long Island Business News

JVC Broadcasting

Schneps Media

🏛️Cultural Heritage Spotlight

Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages

Preservation Long Island

Shinnecock Nation Powwow

💡Long Island Experience Innovator

Dryvebox

Hamptiki: Boat Rent Hamptons, NY

Splish Splash Water Park

💎Hidden Gem

Aldo's Coffee Company

Spy Trail Distillery

Peeko Oysters

⭐Hospitality Excellence

Hyatt Place Long Island/East End

Hotel Indigo Long Island, East End

The Northport Hotel

⭐Tourism Legacy

Wilfred Joseph | Arbor View House B&B

Toasted Oysters

Join Us for Cocktail Hour!

Registration and a cocktail hour with live activations begin at 4:45 PM followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 6:00 PM.

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