Awards & Recognition

Laird A. Lile, a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney in Naples, was selected through an extensive peer-review process for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for his work involving trusts and estates. This year’s honor marks the 29th consecutive year Lile has been recognized as a Best Lawyer. Since it was first…

Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit was one of the only organizations in Collier County to earn this prestigious distinction. “We are proud of this achievement that directly reflects…

The LCEC Public Relations Team was recognized with a Golden Image Award at the 68th Annual Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards. The team received the top honor for its LCEC Website Refresh Communications Plan, which was awarded in the Digital Tools of Public Relations category. Only one Golden Image Award is presented in each category. A Golden Image…

Pelican Bay Tennis has received the 2025 U.S. Tennis Association National Outstanding Facility Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport. The award recognizes facilities from across the country that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the growth and development of tennis in their communities. The award was presented on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has been named a finalist for the 15th annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards, which recognizes high-growth, second-stage companies for their exceptional innovation and potential for future success. Selected companies demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to overcome challenges, and also make a positive impact on their communities and industries.…

Estate Planning attorney Miranda Weiss has earned The Florida Bar board certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates. Each board-certified attorney undergoes a peer-review process which assesses competence, as well as professionalism and ethics. They must also pass a comprehensive exam which evaluates a high level of knowledge, skills, and expertise in a specialty field. Per…

Stevens Construction, Inc. has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year based on feedback from current team members, announced Daniel Adams, executive vice president, Stevens Construction, Inc. Team members were provided with an anonymous survey in which 96% of participants indicated that Stevens Construction is a great place to work…

Scotlynn is proud to announce it’s been awarded the Silver Well Workplace Award designation by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). This national recognition highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to employee wellness and the strategic efforts made to foster a culture committed to retaining a healthy and engaged workforce. In addition to the WELCOA recognition, Scotlynn…

Naples Airport Authority has released an updated list of top operators that adhere to the airport’s ongoing initiatives to be a good neighbor and mitigate noise. Second quarter results of the Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard list top aircraft operators that achieved high ratings on the airport’s scorecard. Operators are evaluated quarterly on a series…