Awards & Recognition

The Lee County Medical Society presented Dr. James Rubenstein, a board-certified radiation oncologist at Advocate Radiation Oncology, with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize his substantial contributions to the medical profession. Presented Nov. 21 at Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to an individual who has…

Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private club in Naples, has once again achieved Platinum Clubs of America status. In the 2025-2026 ranking of the nation’s top private clubs by the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board, Naples Yacht Club ranks as the number five yacht club in the country and the top yacht club…

Christina “Crissy” Penuel, a jewelry designer at Mark Loren Designs, has been awarded first place for earrings entered in the Bridal Wear category in the 40th annual 2024 American Gem Trade Association Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards. The competition took place Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star in…

Two Collier Mosquito Control District employees were honored at the 2024 Florida Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting held November 4-7 in Orlando. The FMCA Annual Meeting brings together leaders in the mosquito control industry from across the state to share new research and provide updates on how they effectively manage mosquito activity in their communities. …

Lee Health Foundation has awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Mark Ain, a local philanthropist, for his extraordinary commitment to the education and professional development of nurses and certified nursing assistants  at Lee Health through the creation of the Heart of Caring Scholarship Program, including donations and pledges of over $5.1 million. For over…

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce its Tier 1 – Fort Myers metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms across four practice areas: Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation-Land Use and Zoning, and Real Estate Law. Additionally, the firm earned a Tier 2 – Fort Myers ranking in Litigation-Real…

Mediterra has been named Community of the Year for an unrivaled 16th year during the annual Sand Dollar awards program presented by the Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. The community’s exclusive selection of London Bay Homes’ new construction one- and two-story single-family estates and luxury villas are perfectly complemented by world-class amenities…

The National Association of Realtors has awarded the Naples Area Board of Realtors the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award. This marks the eighth year that NABOR has won this prestigious award. This distinction highlights NABOR’s outstanding achievements and dedication to establishing a new standard for global business opportunities in the real estate community. NABOR rose…

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille was named a finalist for a 2024 Industry Appreciation Award from the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development. The awards celebrated Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ the Southwest Florida workforce and shape their industries. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille was nominated…