Awards & Recognition

Warrior Homes of Collier received a $25,000 grant from the Moorings Park Foundation to support the nonprofit’s work providing senior veterans with rapid, affordable housing. Warrior Homes of Collier operates six Naples residences for local veterans: Alpha House, a short-term, transitional home for those in recovery from substance use issues; Delta House, a supportive housing…

Laura Corbett, Clubhouse Manager of the Kensington Golf & Country Club in Naples, has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager designation by the Club Management Association of America. The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise…

Naples Pathways Coalition won the Outstanding Public Policy Advocate Award at the Florida Bicycle Summit in Winter Garden for their Hands-Free Florida initiative. They were honored to be recognized for their work to end distracted driving.

At the 41st annual 2025 American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards, Mark Loren, owner and founder of Mark Loren Designs, was recognized with Fashion Forward Honors and was awarded second place for earrings entered in the Bridal Wear category. The competition took place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 at the…

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…

Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization providing free consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families across Southwest Florida, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Board of Lee County Commissioners (LCC) in conjunction with Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Month throughout the month of November. Lung cancer remains a…

Dr. Arie Dosoretz, a radiation oncologist and managing partner of Southwest Florida Proton, Advocate Radiation Oncology and Precision Healthcare Specialists, has been selected by Florida Trend magazine as a Florida 500 honoree for 2025. The Florida 500 program identifies and showcases 500 influential Florida business leaders across all industries. Dosoretz is among 32 individuals recognized…

Best Law Firms has ranked Dean Mead amongst top law firm nationwide. Ranked firms are presented in three tiers, recognized on national and regional-based scales determined based on the firm’s scope of work and geography. Dean Mead has been recognized in the Orlando and Naples geographies. Rankings are determined via an evaluation process that reviews…

Gulf Coast Business Bank was recently named the 2025 Small Business of the Year at the Industry Appreciation Awards, celebrating Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, create jobs, and shape the region’s business landscape. Hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and the Lee County Economic Development Office, the Industry Appreciation Awards highlight excellence across multiple industries and…

The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has received a $5,000 capacity building grant from the Collier Community Foundation to support its upcoming strategic planning initiative. The grant will help the nonprofit update its current strategic plan and position the organization for continued growth and long-term sustainability as it expands its affordable housing community in Immokalee. The…