Awards & Recognition

LCEC has been recognized with Chartwell’s 2026 Silver Award for Excellence in Customer Experience for its implementation of a Natural Language Interactive Voice Response system. The award highlights the LCEC commitment to enhancing member experience through innovative technology and strong cross-functional collaboration. The upgraded system allows members to navigate calls more easily using natural speech, resulting…

Spencer Peltz, APR, a member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), has earned his professional public relations accreditation, receiving the prestigious designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR). He joins more than 4,500 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group of skilled practitioners committed to practicing…

Todd Topliff, Associate and Business Broker at CIBB, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award, an honor reserved for business brokers who close $10 million or more in total transaction value during a calendar year. The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in…

Christopher Alan Homes continues to strengthen its position as one of the top homebuilders in the nation, earning several recognitions on HousingWire Homebuilder Rankings, including No. 27 in 2025 new for-sale closings for single-family detached homes. The builder’s ranking among top national homebuilders demonstrates the continued trust and confidence of Christopher Alan homebuyers and the…

Suncoast Custom Pools, Southwest Florida’s premier custom pool design and construction company, has been honored among the 2026 Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders (#38), earning recognition among the most respected and accomplished pool builders in North America. It is the only pool builder in Collier and Lee counties on the list. The annual…

The Greater Naples Chamber has named Northwestern Mutual: The Bouchard Financial Group as its Business of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to strengthening the Collier County community through volunteerism, philanthropy and civic engagement. Each quarter, the Greater Naples Chamber recognizes a local organization that has enhanced the…

The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) has received $50,000 in support from Terra Cotta Charities, including $40,000 raised through the 30th annual Terra Cotta Invitational golf tournament hosted by Naples National Golf Club and an additional $10,000 contribution made earlier this year. The gift will help Collier CAC continue providing critical services and support…

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is pleased to announce that Colby Keefe has achieved board certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar. Approximately seven percent of eligible Florida Bar members have earned board certification in one or more of The Florida Bar’s 27 specialty areas. Board certification…

Priority Marketing won five awards in the American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s 2026 American Advertising Awards, a competition that includes firms, agencies and organizations from across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition with three levels, including local, district and national competitions.…