Awards & Recognition

 John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate announced 2024 closed sales volume of $4.5 billion, surpassing its closest competitor by more than $1.6 billion and resulting from more than 4,000 closed residential transactions. This milestone marks the fourth consecutive year the firm has led all residential real estate brokerages in Collier and Lee County residential sales.  …

The Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Land and Water Trust (CREW Trust) proudly announces its official certification as an authentic ecotour provider by the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism (FLSEE). This prestigious recognition underscores CREW Trust’s commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and exceptional eco-educational experiences. The certification process evaluates providers against rigorous criteria, including environmental responsibility,…

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced stockholder Michael Corso has been recertified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a board certified specialist in civil trial. This recognition marks an extraordinary 40 years of his dedication to the highest standards of civil trial advocacy. Board certification by the NBTA requires rigorous examination, substantial trial…

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida received a $6,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation to support the MicroEnterprise Institute in Collier and Lee Counties. Established in 2010, The SWFL MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week program that assists aspiring entrepreneurs in developing their ideas. Industry experts in marketing, banking, legal and others relevant areas, help students…

Priority Marketing received a Gold Angel Award and Silver Angel Award for excellence in public service advertising from the American Advertising Federation, District 4, which includes Florida and all of the Caribbean. The Fort Myers-based firm’s winning entries included advertising campaigns for Lee County Legal Aid Society and the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.…

The Collier County Clerk of the Court’s Office is pleased to share that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 2023 has again received the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. “This is the 37th consecutive year that our office earned recognition for…

The Lee County Clerk’s office was honored with its 39th consecutive award from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in financial reporting. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence, which is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting. The Clerk’s office produces the 200+…

Stevens Construction has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Contractors to work for in Construction by Best Companies Group, announced Daniel Adams, executive vice president, Stevens Construction, Inc. Best Companies Group conducted a two-part assessment to evaluate Stevens Construction, with 25% based on policy excellence and 75% on employee satisfaction. Team members provided…

Christopher Alan Homes recently received five awards from the Lee Building Industry Association at the 2024 Industry Awards. The Lee BIA Industry Awards honor individuals, companies and projects at the top of Southwest Florida’s residential home building and commercial construction industry who make superior contributions in sales, marketing, design and outstanding achievement. Christopher Alan Homes’…