2026: Long Islanders Voted Kids Day Out LI Best Influencer!
Kids Day Out LI
kidsdayoutli.com
Kids Day Out LI is a Long Island‑based content creator and family lifestyle influencer with over 100,000 followers on Instagram that highlights fun, engaging, and accessible activities for families across Nassau and Suffolk counties! Created by local mom Lauren McDonnel, the site and its accompanying content offer in‑depth, firsthand reviews of parks, playgrounds, museums, seasonal events, and lesser‑known local gems — sharing practical insights from a parent’s perspective to help families plan meaningful outings that fit a variety of interests and budgets. What began as a personal diary of weekend adventures has grown into a widely referenced guide for exploring Long Island with kids, spotlighting destinations that appeal to both parents and children!
2025: Long Islanders Voted Markos Papadatos Best Influencer!
Markos Papadatos
digitaljournal.com/author/markos-papadatos
Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal’s editor-at-large for Music News. Markos is a Greek-American journalist and educator who has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years! He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic and sports. He received the 2021 Journalist of the Year Hermes Award from the Hellenic News of America and the Hermes Expo International. Markos is known for his charismatic personality and knack for conversation. He interviewed music and entertainment icons including Dolly Parton, members of the legendary heavy metal band Megadeth and The Young and the Restless star Dana Sparks, among many others. With years in the industry and thousands of articles to his name, his work ethic is unmatched!
2024: Long Island Voted Bridget Nieves Best Influencer!
Bridget Nieves
makingfriendswithfood.net
Bridget Nieves started Making Friends With Food in 2021 during her own personal weight loss journey. A speech language pathologist with a newfound passion for nutrition and wellness, she’s also a NASM certified Nutrition Coach and the owner and face behind Making Friends With Food.™️ As someone who was overweight her entire life, she knows how it feels to be uncomfortable in your own skin. In 11 months she lost 103.5 lbs, and has successfully kept that weight off. It’s her mission at Making Friends With Food to help foster sustainable long-term changes that allow you to live your best life while enjoying the foods you love. If you’re ready, thinking about being ready, or need a push to be ready, Bridget is here for you!