Long Island, NY – Long Island Elite (LIE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of local Long Island business professionals and emerging regional leaders to further support local philanthropy, is proud to recognize Joseph Calamia as its 2025 Member of the Year. Calamia was awarded this honor for his contributions to the philanthropic group at the organization’s annual fundraising gala, supporting its Charity Partner of the Year, HorseAbility. Calamia, who holds the dual role of Long Island Elite Board Member and Co-Chair of its Engagement Committee, has focused on bringing all members of the organization, new and existing, together through social activities to foster business and raise awareness for this year’s charity partner. Through his leadership in these endeavors, members and LIE supporters have engaged in a variety of experiences, all while supporting a local Long Island not-for-profit organization.
Calamia is a partner at Sales Tax Defense, LLC, dedicating over 18 years to mastering the complexities of sales, use and transaction taxes. His extensive expertise covers multi-state sales and use tax consulting, audit defense and strategic tax planning and research. He has shared his extensive knowledge with his peers and business owners by leading numerous seminars throughout the country. Earning a Master’s Degree in Taxation from SUNY Old Westbury, Calamia also graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Briarcliffe College.
Widely accepted for his contributions to the accounting profession, Calamia was previously honored within the Business and Finance Awards by Long Island Business News (LIBN) in 2023, as well as recognition as an Emerging Leader by New York State Society of CPAs (NYCPA), including an award for Outstand Achievement. Other honors and recognitions include being a two-time Influencer in Accounting recipient (2024 and 2025) and a 40 Under Forty honoree, both by Long Island Business News (LIBN).
“Joe has been an influential member of our organization, dedicating himself to bringing together our members, engaging us in positive experiences that have strengthened relationships and impacted many throughout the Long Island Elite. His passion for our organization, and its annual charity partner, have taken both himself and the organization to new heights in 2025, making it an honor to bestow our highest member award to him” said Long Island Elite President Benjamin Cooper (2022 Member of the Year winner).
About Long Island Elite
The Long Island Elite, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to fostering the development of Long Island’s business and philanthropic communities. Since 2002, the Long Island Elite exists to provide passionate professionals a platform to forge meaningful relationships to strategically impact local charities with fundraising and service. It strives to make a difference on Long Island by bettering the community around them. To learn more visit www.longislandelite.com and email info@longislandelite.com.
