Awards & Recognition

The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced the winners of the 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards. Held Feb. 10 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, the awards program celebrates Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Following a rigorous…

Avow recognized employees with Heart of Avow awards in December. The employees are nominated by coworkers for personal and professional conduct that exemplifies the compassion of hospice care. This year, more than 25 nominations were received for the annual award. “Working for an organization that cares for people during some of the most difficult times…

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA) announced JoAnn Curtin Elardo, co-founder and President of Wicked Dolphin Distillery, Thomas M. Moran AIF® Chairman, CEO, and CIO of Moran Wealth Management®, and Mark Stevens, President of Stevens Construction, as the 2023 laureates to be inducted into the JA Business Hall Of Fame on Tuesday, April…

SHEWSBURY, N.J. – The ECHL announced on Wednesday the second class of five recipients of scholarships through Bellevue University, the Official Higher Education Partner of the ECHL. As part of the recently extended partnership, all ECHL players, officials, staff and employees were eligible to apply for a scholarship to start or finish a bachelor’s or graduate degree…

Hope Healthcare has been awarded four rings from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Quality Connections program. The NHPCO Quality Connections program recognizes hospice agencies for demonstrating an organization-wide commitment to continuous quality improvement. Four rings is the highest rating of service excellence based on four fundamental pillars of care, including education, application,…

Avow has renewed its Level 5 Partner status with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) that demonstrates a high level of commitment to veteran-centric care in the community. Avow is among just 3.8% of hospices participating in the program to achieve Level 5, the highest designation. “Avow’s…

Bonita Springs, FL – O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, announced the newly opened Fairfield Inn & Suites Bonita Springs has been awarded LEED v4 Silver level of certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and…

NAPLES, FL – Hallie Girardeau, CCM, Vice President, Clubhouse Operations of the Naples Yacht Club has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation by the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication…

Naples, FL – Dream Vacations, the nation’s leading home-based travel agency franchise, recently named franchise owner Karen Quinn-Panzer of Quinn Panzer Travel, a member of the 2022 “Circle of Excellence,” an elite program that recognizes the Top 2% of agents for sales achievement.   “This honor is so rewarding. It has resulted from the wealth…