The Long Island Music Hall of Fame presented its Rising Star Award to the young singer/dancer Donnie J of MTV's Making the Band 4 on Wednesday, August 15, prior to his 8 PM performance at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York.

Rising Star Award Winner Donnie J and Friends on August 15, 2007 at Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, New York

Rising Star Award Winner Donnie J Receives His Award from Long Island Music Hall of Fame Chairman Richard L'Hommedieu on August 15, 2007 at Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, New York

Rising Star Award Winner Donnie J in Concert on August 15, 2007 at Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, New York