Awards & Recognition

The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in PreK3 through 12th grade, announced that Head of School Dennis Chapman has earned his EdD in educational leadership from The University of Pennsylvania – Graduate School of Education. Chapman’s three-year journey through his doctoral studies was marked by research and dedication to improving independent…

Realtor Cathleen Lewis of Call It Closed International Realty has been named a Five Star Real Estate Agent in recognition of superior client satisfaction — her 12th consecutive year of receiving this distinction from Five Star Professional. The Five Star Real Estate Agent award recognizes professionals who excel in client satisfaction, along with peer recognition.…

STARability Foundation is excited to announce it presented a STAR Award to its dedicated vocational partner Germain Automotive Partnership in Naples. The award was presented to Rick Germain, president of Germain Automotive Partnership, and his team by employee and STARability participant Frank R. The award recognizes local businesses that employ participants, including those enrolled in…

Gary Price, owner and partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office, has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Achieving a Better Life Experience  Board of Directors. “I am honored to continue to serve our state and community, and to spread awareness on the importance of unlocking opportunity for all Floridians with disabilities. As…

Fun Time Early Childhood Academy announced Analiz Perez, a teacher at their Golden Gate location, was selected as one of 25 recipients out of 240 nominees to receive a $1,000 grant from the Lake Michigan Credit Union. Each year, LMCU’s Roots in Education program awards twenty-five $1,000 grants to teachers across Michigan and Florida who…

Kerrie Blankenship, recent FGCU graduate and member of the FGCU Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, recently earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. The certificate, which is earned through passing an examination designed to test the foundational knowledge of those entering the public relations profession, is administered by the Universal Accreditation…

Reneé Stoll of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, recently earned her professional public relations accreditation, and received the designation of Accredited in Public Relations. Stoll joins the more than 4,500 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group of skilled professionals committed to practicing with high ethical standards,…

The Lee County Library System has received a recognition from the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind for employing people with disabilities. The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind recognizes employees and their employers on a quarterly basis at its quarterly update public forums. The Lee County Library System received this recognition to highlight circulation…

Kurt Maurillo, managing director of Clarity Wealth, earned a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation that signifies his expanding capabilities to serve professional athletes and entertainers. The designation, established in 2021 by the College for Financial Planning, helps advisors deal with the unique needs of sports and entertainment clients, who often gain their…

The American Advertising Federation District 4, which represents Florida and the Caribbean, has inducted Priority Marketing Founder, President and Chief Creative Officer Teri Hansen, into its Advertising Hall of Fame. As a Class of 2024 inductee, Hansen is among those “who have distinguished themselves in their career, have contributed to the betterment of advertising and…