Awards & Recognition

Collaboratory CEO selected for Leadership Florida

06/18/2025

Dawn Belamarich, CEO and President of Collaboratory, has been selected for Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 43 for the 2025-2026 session. Belamarich joins more than 50 leaders from across Florida for a nine-month educational program focusing on issues critical to the state. Established in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida identifies individuals who demonstrate…

New Horizons of SWFL earns national re-accreditation

06/12/2025

New Horizons of Southwest Florida has achieved national re-accreditation through COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current. New Horizons of Southwest Florida empowers under-resourced youth to reach their full potential through tutoring, mentoring, and faith-building. This re-accreditation reaffirms the organization’s ongoing commitment to excellence in serving youth and families. Organizations pursue COA Accreditation to demonstrate…

King’s Coastal Home Watch earns fourth-year accreditation

06/10/2025

King’s Coastal Home Watch has earned accreditation for its Home Watch services from the National Home Watch Association for the fourth year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada (www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org). Home Watch is…

Vineyards Country Club’s North Course named among nation’s best renovated by Golf Inc.

06/10/2025

Vineyards Country Club’s North Course has been recognized with an honorable mention in Golf Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best Renovation of the Year awards, distinguishing it as one of the top course renovations in the country. It is the only course in Southwest Florida — public or private — to earn a spot on this year’s list. The recognition…

Corsa at Estero Crossings wins Silver Aurora Award

06/10/2025

Stock Development is proud to announce that Corsa at Estero Crossings has been honored with a Silver Aurora Award for Best Interior Merchandising by the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC). This award highlights the exceptional quality and creativity that went into the design of Corsa’s interior spaces and celebrates the talented team of design and development…

The Inn at Pelican Bay Wins 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

06/06/2025

The Inn at Pelican Bay announced it has once again been recognized by Tripadvisor with a 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This prestigious honor is based on consistently stellar reviews from millions of travelers around the globe. “This award underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest…

Two local eco-tours named best in the U.S.

06/06/2025

Two local eco-tour operators have been named among the top experiences in the country by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—a testament to the world-class outdoor adventures found only in Florida’s Paradise Coast. Rising Tide Explorers has been ranked No. 3 in the nation for Best Kayak Tour. This standout experience is led exclusively by local…

HM Restaurant Group named to 2025 Best Places to Work

06/04/2025

HM Restaurant Group is among Gulfshore Business’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida, an exclusive accolade reserved for only 21 top local companies. The family-oriented group was recognized for its people-first culture and commitment to 275 employees across Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and the coming-soon Bonita Fish Company.…

EDGE earns three 2025 Seaglass Awards for design excellence

06/03/2025

EDGE, an award-winning interior design firm specializing in luxury interiors and custom cabinetry, was recognized with three awards and two finalist honors at Florida Design Magazine’s 2025 Seaglass Awards, held May 9 at Naples Grande Beach Resort. The annual program celebrates standout work in interior design, architecture and landscape architecture across the state. The Naples-based firm earned awards…

Joe the Home Pro named Small Business of the Year by SWFL Inc.

06/02/2025

Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, an award-winning, multi-inspector and full-service home inspection company, was honored with the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award at the recent INCredible Awards ceremony hosted by SWFL Inc. on May 13. This prestigious award was established in 2001 to recognize a local business that excels in its market,…