Awards & Recognition

Collier County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Crystal K. Kinzel has been awarded a Recognition of Excellence certificate for successfully completing the Best Practices Excellence Program in eight categories at the 4th Annual Best Practices Awards Ceremony during FCCC’s Summer Conference in Orlando. “This award is a testament to our office’s excellence and commitment in…

Independent Community Bankers Association has named Sanibel Captiva Community Bank No. 2 on its Top Lenders of 2024 list in the consumer mortgage category for banks with $300 million to $1 billion in assets. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ranked No. 19 in the same category in 2023. The bank is the only Florida financial institution…

Genesis of Naples announced it has received the “Genesis CX Retailer of the Year” award. This award recognizes top performance in customer service, sales and satisfaction among all Genesis automotive dealers throughout the United States during 2023. Previously known as the “Genesis Dealer of the Year,” this is the first time the award has been…

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce announced Jacob Winge as the recipient of the Young Professional of the Year Award at their 2024 Awards Dinner, held on June 11. This annual event celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions by members of the Estero community. Jacob Winge, a dedicated community leader, has been recognized for his exceptional…

Pavese Law Firm announced its attorneys selected to the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Neale Montgomery has been recognized in land use and zoning law, Charles Mann and Charles Capps in real estate law, and Chené Thompson in litigation. Additionally, attorneys Michael Lehnert and Alexander Menendez are honored as Rising Stars in…

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors and their families, announced that it has been awarded an $80,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of Collier County through the Collier Community Foundation to prevent homelessness. Under the “Community Lifeline to At-Risk and Homeless Older Women” project, Baker…

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced stockholder Michael Corso has been honored with the Chubby Damsel Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. The award was presented at the Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando. The Chubby Damsel Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated a career-long dedication to litigation defense and…

The Aurora Awards, established by the Florida Home Builders Association, is a prestigious honor that commends beautifully crafted projects within the Southeast region of the country. Recognizing efforts ranging from builders, commercial and remodeling contractors, salespeople, marketing, advertising, suppliers, and more. Later this summer, B-Squared will be awarded with eight Silver Aurora Awards during the…

The Government Finance Officers Association  announced the Collier County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller has been recognized with GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 23rd year. “Many hours of preparation and development go into the creation of our annual budget to guarantee its quality and accessibility to our community,” said Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel. “It…