Awards & Recognition
Always On Call Answering Service has been honored with the prestigious NAEO Superior Agent Service Award (SASA), earning a Top 10 national recognition for service excellence. The award is presented annually bythe National Amtelco Equipment Owners Association (NAEO), an organization of Amtelco users committed toeducation, collaboration, and the advancement of best practices across the telephone…
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the winners of its 7th annual Youth Business Fair. The event gave elementary, middle, high school and college students the opportunity to showcase their businesses and sell their unique products to the public. Youth entrepreneurs competed for awards in hopes to win the ultimate prize, the Sunshine…
Ian C. Schmoyer, chairman, president and CEO of Christopher Alan Homes, has been named Builder Magazine’s 2026 Builder on the Rise. The national award recognizes emerging leaders who are shaping the future of the homebuilding industry. “I am honored by this recognition,” said Schmoyer. “From day one, my goal has been to build better in…
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, iannounced it has received a grant from Arthrex. Funds from the grant will allow DLC to deliver prevention and education training through the DLC Wellness Institute. “We are grateful to Arthrex for this generous support, which will allow the DLC Wellness…
Naples Aviation, the fixed-base operator (FBO) at Naples Airport, is among the 10 highest-ranked FBOs in the U.S., according to the 2026 Professional Pilot Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment (PRASE) Survey. It ranked No. 8 nationwide based on overall customer satisfaction scores. It also ranked as the fifth-best Independent FBO, moving up from No.…
Norman Coffman II, a Naples resident and longtime aviator, was awarded the FAA’s prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award during a private ceremony at Naples Airport. Named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the award celebrates pilots with 50+ years of aviation experience who exhibit professionalism, skill and an unwavering commitment to safety. “The…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County has selected Telicia Carter as its 2026 Youth of the Year, an honor given annually to a club member who exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, community service and healthy lifestyles. During a celebratory event on March 7 at the Park Meadows Community Club in Fort Myers, club leadership commended…
Youth Haven is honored to announce it has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation during its annual grant ceremony held in March. This generous and vital funding for fiscal year 2027 supports Youth Haven’s mission of providing home, hope and healing for youth who have experienced abuse, neglect or homelessness. “Through…
Florida’s tourism outlook, board introductions, community awards, and a year of successes gave the SanCap Chamber reason to celebrate at its annual meeting held April 8 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. Chamber 2025-26 board chair Katy Forret introduced incoming chair Michael Nachef after summarizing a year of achievements and…
Christopher Alan Homes has ranked No. 80 overall among both public and private U.S. homebuilders on Home Builder Executive’s “Top 100 Home Builders” list based on 2025 closings, continuing its steady climb among the nation’s leading homebuilders. The recognition underscores Christopher Alan Homes’ commitment to building better homes and delivering exceptional quality, trust and service…