Awards & Recognition
16 hard-working Immokalee Foundation students receive “fun money” scholarships
For students enrolled in The Immokalee Foundation’s programs, scholarships tied to academic achievements are often an important component of making their post-high school plans possible. Recently, however, “scholarship” took on a new meaning for 16 students who received $500 scholarships with no strings attached and the freedom to spend the money on anything they wish.…
Read MoreLeadership SWFL celebrates graduation of Class of 2019-2020
Leadership SWFL recently celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2019-2020 with a special reception at The Hub at the Bonita Chamber. Leadership SWFL is a new name for a 22-year-old community immersion program managed by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber. Each cohort of Leadership SWFL learns about and discusses regional organizations and issues across…
Read MoreVertich named among Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Corey Vertich, CFP®, principal with Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners, was selected by Forbes magazine for its annual list of the top wealth advisors across the country. Forbes’ list spotlights wealth advisors who were chosen based on an algorithm of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced and assets…
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Southwest Florida names Sarah Owen, William T. Prather to 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, and William T. Prather, owner and executive producer of Broadway Palm, will be inducted into the 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County. The prestigious award recognizes Owen and Prather as outstanding entrepreneurs who…
Read MoreVertich named among Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
Corey Vertich, CFP®, principal with Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners, was selected by Forbes magazine for its annual list of the top wealth advisors across the country. Forbes’ list spotlights wealth advisors who were chosen based on an algorithm of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced and assets…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Kyle DeCicco named finalist for Cape Coral Community Foundation Power Players Professional Advisor Awards
Kyle DeCicco was honored as a finalist for the 2020 Cape Coral Community Foundation Power Players Professional Advisor Awards in the banker category at a breakfast on Jan. 15 at Crowne Plaza Bell Tower in Fort Myers. Seven distinguished Southwest Florida professional advisors were recognized during the Cape Coral Community Foundation event. Each of the…
Read MoreLisa Spiller of Preferred Travel of Naples named 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine
Lisa Spiller, luxury travel advisor with Preferred Travel of Naples, has been named as a 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by the Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine. Spiller is one of 41 travel consultants who made the prestigious list from hundreds of travel advisors throughout the United States and Canada. As a result of her accomplishment, Spiller was featured…
Read MoreBSU honored with Utility of the Year Safety Award
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. received a 2018 Safety Award for Utility of the Year from the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association for its outstanding safety record. “We are proud of the commitment of our operations staff to the health, safety and environment of our people and facilities while delivering quality water and wastewater…
Read MoreMarkham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. Makes Top 100 Best Companies List
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories. To participate, companies or government entities had to employ at least…
Read MoreLocal Dentist Recognized with Florida Dental Association Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Liz Underwood PR Counsel 850.224.0174 [email protected] Local Dentist Recognized with Florida Dental Association Leadership Award NAPLES, Fla. (July 23, 2019) – The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is proud to announce that Dr. Leo Cullinan, of Naples, was awarded the Leadership Award at the 2019 Florida Dental Convention in Orlando. As a…
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