Awards & Recognition

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Harvey Kapnick Award recognizing exceptional community dedication and philanthropic service. The Harvey Kapnick Award is bestowed annually by the Collier…

BONITA SPRINGS, FL, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Check Verified (GCV), the leading fintech provider of compliant cannabis solutions and services to financial institutions, today announced its inclusion in American Banker’s list of the “Best Places to Work in Fintech,” marking its second year in a row to earn the recognition.  This year, GCV’s management was commended…

 Naples, FL: Michele Leftwich, RN, administrator at McKenney Home Care, is now a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) today announced by Patrice Magrath, co-founder of the Naples-based family-owned private duty home care agency serving Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties.  “Certification ensures our caregivers are better equipped to support seniors who have…

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands was honored by BauerFinancial with an Exceptional Performance Designation in recognition of the bank earning Bauer’s highest 5-Star Superior rating for more than 10 consecutive years. BauerFinancial is the nation’s premier bank rating firm, analyzing and reporting on the industry since 1983. Banks and credit unions are ranked based…

Fort Myers, FL – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, is proud to announce that longtime leader, John Mesaros, has been recognized by Marriott International with the prestigious Diamond Courtyard General Manager and Courtyard General Manager of the Year awards. Mesaros, who serves as Dual General Manager for McKibbon’s Courtyard Fort Myers I-75…

  Naples, FL  – Caring communications and culture unite at family owned McKenney Home Care, ranking an impressive 6th place out of more than 200 contenders, to determine the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida.  Best Places to Work recognizes McKenney as a company that shares ideas, practices and has proven they are employers…

Edison Business Advisors, the most awarded and highest credentialed business brokerage firm in Southwest Florida since 2014, adds an impressive thirteen 2022 awards from the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and M&A Source.  Eric Gall, MBA, CM&AP, CBI, ABI, M&AMI BBF Dealmaker Award for being in the top 50 in sales volume…

NAPLES, Fla. — Staybridge Suites Naples/Marco Island has been recognized with the prestigious Torchbearer Award from IHG, InterContinental Hotels Group’s highest award. This accolade is bestowed upon a select few hotels within the 4,300 Americas properties in the IHG portfolio, representing excellence in all aspects of hotel operations and guest satisfaction. Indeed, Staybridge Suites Naples/Marco…

Fort Myers Brewing Company has earned international acclaim with a silver medal at the 2023 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers. The brewery was awarded silver in the Chocolate Beer category for its popular Chocolate Stout, an imperial…

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. The 30th annual awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. Nominations will be accepted online through June 30.…