Don’t miss the Opportunity to be a part of the
18th Annual Bethpage Best of Long Island Competition

Identifying top quality among the countless restaurants, shops and family run businesses throughout Long Island is no small endeavor. But for the last seventeen years, with your support and the support of our naming sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union, we have grown into the largest business awards program in the history of Long Island. And we thank you.

The Bethpage Best of LI contest is a roadmap to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as chosen by you, the residents and patrons who rely on them, every single day. Winners, be proud of what you’ve accomplished! Know that your fellow Long Islanders believe in you and the services you provide. You are truly the best.

Make sure to vote for your favorites every day!

Stay Tuned for Voting!

Identifying top quality among the countless restaurants, shops and family run businesses throughout Long Island is no small endeavor. But for the last seventeen years, with your support and the support of our naming sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union, we have grown into the largest business awards program in the history of Long Island. And we thank you.

The Bethpage Best of LI contest is a roadmap to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as chosen by you, the residents and patrons who rely on them, every single day. Winners, be proud of what you’ve accomplished! Know that your fellow Long Islanders believe in you and the services you provide. You are truly the best.

2019 STATS

39,234

NOMINATIONS MADE

Up from 59,258 last year.

141,712

REGISTERED VOTERS

Up from 11,980 last year.

1,031,810

VOTES CAST

Up from 909,094 last year.

Winners Categories

HOW THE CONTEST WORKS

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Step 1: Nominate

Your favorite has to be in it to win it!
Nominations are open January 1st
through August 31st.

2025 NOMINATIONS CLOSED

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Step 2: Vote

The top 15-18 nominees advance to the official ballot and voting runs October 1st through December 15th.

VOTE NOW

2025 VOTE NOW

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Step 3: Winners Announced

Each category has one local winner, and where applicable one national winner, determined by the most votes.

VIEW THE 2024 WINNERS

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

We all know that this year marks the biggest election in our history (aside from the Presidential race) as it is the 13th Anniversary of the Best of LI program brought to you by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Our 13th year promises to be more interesting and exciting than the Presidential Race and may very well hold more sway in Long Island!

The nomination period is officially over. The top 15-18 nominees (depending on the category) will advance to the official ballot where it will be a battle to the finish, because there is only one place on the podium in each category… FIRST PLACE.

In each category whoever received the largest number of votes will be declared the Best Of Long Island. There is no second or third place. If applicable, a National Winner will be selected, but only if they receive the most votes in that category.

Long Islanders cherish the value of this annual competition and the importance of being named the BEST of L.I. The year 2018 will be distinguished by a new group of annual winners. There can be only one, so…

Get out the Vote!