Awards & Recognition

Maylene Kiang Wu, board president for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, has been named Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Florida Alliance. The award recognizes one board member statewide who exhibits strong leadership and community service, makes significant contribution to the clubs he or she serves,…

Laird A. Lile, a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney in Naples, has been named by Florida Trend magazine as one of the state’s Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024. Lile has been honored on the list each year since its inception in 2018. Released in October, the Top 500 publication includes listings…

he top two attorneys and seven volunteer lawyers affiliated with the Lee County Legal Aid Society are among more than 30 “legal superstars” being honored for their work on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid. The Lee County Bar Association’s annual Pro Bono Award winners included local judges, court officials and…

Bonita Springs Utilities was named winner of the 2024 Region V Best Tasting Drinking Water Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. FSAWWA’s annual state-wide competition recognizes the vital role of water utilities in daily lives and highlights the exceptional quality of drinking water, which people can often take for granted.…

Joe Nugent, local entrepreneur and owner of Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, has emerged as the winner of season 13 of The Blox, a competition show that challenges entrepreneurs from startups and businesses across the country. The show was created and is hosted by entrepreneur, producer, actor and reality star Wes Bergmann. “My experience…

Integrity Employee Leasing, one of the country’s fastest-growing Professional Employer Organization companies, has been named an honoree of the 2024 Inc. Power Partner Awards. According to Inc., businesses need businesses to succeed, and Integrity Employee Leasing stood out among thousands of companies across the globe who applied to be considered an Inc. Power Partner, a…

Lee County Parks & Recreation earned its fifth-consecutive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association. The achievement continues the department’s standing as a nationally distinguished park and recreation agency over the last 23 years. The announcement was made at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is one of 27 Southwest Florida companies to be named a finalist for a 2024 Industry Appreciation Award from the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development. The awards celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ the Southwest Florida workforce and shape their industries. Winners will…