Awards & Recognition

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is proud to announce that John Passidomo, a graduate of the Leadership Collier Class of 1990, has been selected as recipient of the 2025 Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni award. Passidomo will be recognized posthumously at the Leadership Collier and Associate Leadership Collier graduation on…

Legal Aid Service of Collier County selected Husch Blackwell to be honored as its Law Firm of the Year.  The award will be presented at LASCC’s Rockin’ Blues Bash fundraiser event to be held on May 1 at The Maddox, a private club in Naples. The Law Firm of the Year award is chosen by…

Fostering Success, a Southwest Florida nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and enrichment opportunities to help foster children thrive, is pleased to announce its CEO, Ann Hughes, was honored as a 2025 Florida Hero by Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. Hughes was the only honoree from Collier County recognized among 62 heroes…

The City of Fort Myers Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The Fort Myers Fire Department is one of more than 300 agencies to achieve internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the…

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach and Compass Hotel By Margaritaville Naples are helping to make paradise more inclusive for everyone. April is Autism Awareness Month and both Margaritaville Beach Resort and Compass Naples have earned the Autism Double-Checked Certification, reinforcing their commitment to inclusive travel, accessibility and neurodiverse-friendly hospitality. The Autism Double-Checked Certification program…

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is honoring a slate of local residents and organizations making a difference at its annual Power of Community Celebration – and the community is invited to its annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, March 30. The event celebrates the Federation’s role in building community and ensuring a vibrant…

Angelina’s Ristorante celebrates Nick Kattman’s recent achievement of earning his status as a Certified Sommelier. In the fine dining industry, having a single certified sommelier is considered a mark of excellence, and Angelina’s sets itself apart by boasting two in-house. Kattman and Certified Sommelier Dinah Leach take pride in offering guests an exceptional dining experience…

HBK CPAs & Consultants is proud to announce that we have been recognized with the coveted “Best of Accounting” award from ClearlyRated, a testament to our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence. This distinguished recognition is based on comprehensive client feedback. The results speak volumes about our dedication to delivering exceptional accounting services…

The Lee Health Foundation has named long-time Southwest Florida patient advocate Kathy Tolentino as its 2025 Phoenix Award winner at the nonprofit’s annual Cancer Care Hero Awards celebration. The Phoenix Award recognizes a community member who, through education or development of new resources, has contributed to reshaping cancer care in the region. Tolentino, director of…