Awards & Recognition

Gina Dengler, philanthropic services coordinator of Collaboratory has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation. The CAP recognizes Dengler’s expertise in philanthropic and legacy planning, tax strategies and financial planning related to charitable giving. This designation reflects her commitment to helping individuals and families make a lasting impact on their communities and the causes…

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that a number of its exceptional individual global advisors and top-producing teams have been honored among the Top 100 advisors worldwide within the Sotheby’s International Realty network. This recognition brings the world’s top professionals together for an evening of celebration in New York City hosted by president…

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz Managing Partner Christopher J. Smith was named Top Lawyer 2024 for Personal Injury Litigation by Professional Research Services. PRS conducts peer-review surveys of professionals to all certified lawyers practicing in Collier and Lee counties. The list was published in the September 2024 issue of Naples Illustrated. This comprehensive survey…

A local nonprofit dedicated to eradicating veteran homelessness in Collier County has received a $5,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to support donor outreach and management. The contribution will enable Warrior Homes of Collier – which recently received a $500,000 pledge from an anonymous donor, its largest ever – to better manage and coordinate…

An international, cloud-based real estate brokerage with Southwest Florida origins has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the country’s fastest growing private companies.  Call It Closed International Realty, founded in 2019 by Chad and Aprile Osborne, ranked 45th in real estate and No. 2045 nationally on the list Inc. 5000, which Inc. calls…

Every year, the Harvard Club of Naples offers a scholarship to an executive education course at the Harvard Business School for nonprofit CEOs making an impact throughout Collier and Lee counties. This year, that award went to Dr. Nadine “Deanie” Singh, founder and CEO of a nonprofit mobile health clinic that brings essential medical care…

STARability Foundation is proud to announce that it was recently named one of Florida’s “Best Companies To Work For” by Florida Trend magazine. The annual list featured in the August issue ranks 100 companies in small, medium and large employer categories. Dedicated to providing support and creating inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental…

River Forest Yachting Centers of LaBelle, has been awarded the Clean and Resilient Marina designation. This accolade marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance both the health of our marine ecosystems and the resilience of our facilities to withstand disasters, whether natural or manmade. The Clean and Resilient Marina Initiative – a…

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber installed its 2024-25 board of directors, officers and new members for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. During its third annual Chamber Awards on July 25, board members were sworn in by Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors will be…