Awards & Recognition

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce its Tier 1 – Fort Myers metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms across four practice areas: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation-Land Use and Zoning, and Real Estate Law. Additionally, the firm earned a Tier 2 – Fort Myers ranking in Litigation-Real…

Mediterra has been named Community of the Year for an unrivaled 16th year during the annual Sand Dollar awards program presented by the Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. The community’s exclusive selection of London Bay Homes’ new construction one- and two-story single-family estates and luxury villas are perfectly complemented by world-class amenities…

The National Association of Realtors has awarded the Naples Area Board of Realtors the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award. This marks the eighth year that NABOR has won this prestigious award. This distinction highlights NABOR’s outstanding achievements and dedication to establishing a new standard for global business opportunities in the real estate community. NABOR rose…

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille was named a finalist for a 2024 Industry Appreciation Award from the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development. The awards celebrated Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ the Southwest Florida workforce and shape their industries. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille was nominated…

Maylene Kiang Wu, board president for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, has been named Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Florida Alliance. The award recognizes one board member statewide who exhibits strong leadership and community service, makes significant contribution to the clubs he or she serves,…

Laird A. Lile, a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney in Naples, has been named by Florida Trend magazine as one of the state’s Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024. Lile has been honored on the list each year since its inception in 2018. Released in October, the Top 500 publication includes listings…

he top two attorneys and seven volunteer lawyers affiliated with the Lee County Legal Aid Society are among more than 30 “legal superstars” being honored for their work on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid. The Lee County Bar Association’s annual Pro Bono Award winners included local judges, court officials and…

Bonita Springs Utilities was named winner of the 2024 Region V Best Tasting Drinking Water Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. FSAWWA’s annual state-wide competition recognizes the vital role of water utilities in daily lives and highlights the exceptional quality of drinking water, which people can often take for granted.…

Joe Nugent, local entrepreneur and owner of Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, has emerged as the winner of season 13 of The Blox, a competition show that challenges entrepreneurs from startups and businesses across the country. The show was created and is hosted by entrepreneur, producer, actor and reality star Wes Bergmann. “My experience…