Awards & Recognition

Outlier Brands, a national award-winning brand activation agency headquartered in Sanibel, is the recipient of a Silver Flager Award for “The Water’s Fine” spring and summer multi-media campaign for Sanibel Sea School. Outlier Brand specializes in business-to-consumer organizations and companies, with more than 35 years of experience and 1,000-plus success awards. The same campaign was…

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections was recently named the Best Home Inspection Company in The News-Press’ 2025 Community Choice Awards honoring the “best of the best” businesses in Fort Myers and Cape Coral for the second consecutive year. The company was also a top three finalist in Naples and Bonita Springs for the Naples…

The Florida Rural Water Association has recognized Andy Koebel, executive director of Bonita Springs Utilities Inc., with the prestigious William G. “Bill” Grubbs Special Recognition Award, a prestigious distinction recognizing exceptional service to Florida’s water and wastewater industry. The award honors individuals in state, federal and agency roles who have provided outstanding support for Florida’s…

Langdon Lile, an associate at the law firm of Laird A. Lile, PLLC, has been accepted into Class VII of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Lile earned his JD degree from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and bachelor’s degree in government from the University…

For the fifth consecutive year, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has been named the Best Bank in The News-Press’ 2025 Best of the Best Fort Myers Community Choice Awards. The awards celebrate and recognize Southwest Florida businesses in a variety of categories. Nominations and voting took place online over the summer and winners were announced Sept.…

Green Mountain Builders is proud to announce its recognition and accomplishments at the Community Choice Awards. The company was nominated and awarded in the following categories in both Bonita Springs and Naples: • Best Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling • Home Builder • Home Repair/Remodeling Company • Swimming Pool/Spa • Locally Owned Business • Place to Work Being…

Pushing the Envelope, a locally based marketing communications firm, was recently honored with four awards for industry excellence at the statewide 68th Annual Golden Image Awards held by the Florida Public Relations Association. The firm was honored with a Golden Image Award for promotional/marketing campaign, “Mondays are for Friends and Fine Dining,” another Golden Image…

Child Care of Southwest Florida has provided 143 scholarships to families in Lehigh Acres and Tice, supported by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant awarded by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. Between March 2024 and June 2025, Child Care of Southwest Florida received a total of $90,804 in funding to support families…

The newly renovated Countryside Golf & Country Club recently won first place in the 2025 Idea Fair at the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) World Conference and Club Business Expo. As part of its two-year $14.2 million project of enhancements at the club, Countryside General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Joe Smith added a…

Responsive Insurance Inc has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the industry. This year,…