Awards & Recognition

For the 13th consecutive year, The Club at Mediterra has been honored with Elite status by Distinguished Clubs, a designation awarded to just 132 private clubs nationwide and representing fewer than three (3) percent of clubs globally.   Distinguished Clubs by BoardRoom magazine recognizes private clubs that deliver exceptional member experiences through a rigorous, merit-based evaluation…

Taylor Carpet One, a mainstay of the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade for more than 20 years, will return to the 2026 lineup with a Taylor family member guiding the region’s signature event. Lauren Taylor, operations manager at Taylor Carpet One and daughter of owner John Taylor, is serving as president of the 2026…

Naples Botanical Garden has been awarded a Gold Medal by the internationally renowned Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, one of the world’s most celebrated horticultural exhibitions. Presented annually by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Chelsea Gold Medal represents the highest level of achievement in garden design and plant presentation. Naples Botanical Garden’s award places it among an elite…

The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) and its Fixed-Base Operator, Naples Aviation, were honored as a Recycling Champion by the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, a coalition of businesses and associations dedicated to improving Florida’s recycling rates while implementing initiatives to reduce waste and expand sustainability programs. The Foundation’s annual Recycling Champions Awards recognizes companies, organizations, governmental…

Pelican Isle Yacht Club announced the club has been selected again as a Platinum Club of the World. Platinum Club recognition is the most prestigious award in the private club industry. Pelican Isle Yacht Club is recognized internationally in the 2026-2027 top 50 Yacht Club Category. Initiated in 2013, the Platinum Clubs of the World…

The Inn at Pelican Bay is proud to celebrate an extraordinary award-winning year, solidifying its position as a leader in hospitality both locally and worldwide. The 100-room luxury boutique hotel remains the #1 hotel in Naples on Tripadvisor and has once again earned several of the industry’s most prestigious distinctions. The Inn at Pelican Bay…

Catherine “Cat” Zarate received the Emerging Leader award from The Community Foundation during the recent ENPY Awards ceremony. Zarate is the Business Operations Manager for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. This award recognizes rising stars in the nonprofit sector and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional early-career excellence, initiative, and promise within the organization. “Cat’s leadership, innovation,…

Curran Young Construction was recognized with six prestigious awards at the 2025 Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Industry Awards, celebrating excellence in design, construction and innovation across Southwest Florida. “These awards reflect the dedication and craftsmanship of our entire team,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young Construction. “We are honored to be recognized among…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is honored to announce that it has been selected as one of the top regional financial institutions in the United States, earning a place on the 2025 list of “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions” by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group. This national distinction recognizes regional banks and credit…

Fort Myers’ own Red Salon and Spa, located on Reflections Parkway, has been named one of the nation’s “Salons of the Year” by Modern Salon and Salon Today, two of the most respected publications in the beauty industry. The annual Salons of the Year competition celebrates excellence in salon design, guest experience, innovation, and community…