Awards & Recognition
Suncoast Custom Pools, Southwest Florida’s premier custom pool design and construction company, has been honored among the 2026 Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders (#38), earning recognition among the most respected and accomplished pool builders in North America. It is the only pool builder in Collier and Lee counties on the list. The annual…
The Greater Naples Chamber has named Northwestern Mutual: The Bouchard Financial Group as its Business of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to strengthening the Collier County community through volunteerism, philanthropy and civic engagement. Each quarter, the Greater Naples Chamber recognizes a local organization that has enhanced the…
The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) has received $50,000 in support from Terra Cotta Charities, including $40,000 raised through the 30th annual Terra Cotta Invitational golf tournament hosted by Naples National Golf Club and an additional $10,000 contribution made earlier this year. The gift will help Collier CAC continue providing critical services and support…
Alexandra (Allie) Tafeen, marketing and events manager at TLC Marketing & Creative Services inc., was named Young Professional of the Year, by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce during its 28th Annual awards dinner on June 5. The award recognizes a professional between the ages of 21 and 40, who demonstrates an ongoing commitment to…
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is pleased to announce that Colby Keefe has achieved board certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar. Approximately seven percent of eligible Florida Bar members have earned board certification in one or more of The Florida Bar’s 27 specialty areas. Board certification…
Priority Marketing won five awards in the American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s 2026 American Advertising Awards, a competition that includes firms, agencies and organizations from across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition with three levels, including local, district and national competitions.…
North Collier Fire Rescue’s Extrication Team (North Collier XT) is preparing to take the world stage as the only team from the United States selected to compete in the prestigious 2026 Holmatro Rescue Challenge during the international Interschutz exhibition in Germany. The team departs from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) this Friday morning and will compete against elite rescue…
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has announced the winners of its 2026 “Drop Savers” water conservation poster contest: • Melvin Axel Cavero Cruz, Bonita Springs Charter School, first grade, Division 1 • Paige Walter, Bonita Springs Charter School, third grade, Division 2 • Valerie Perez, Bonita Springs Charter School, fifth grade, Division 3 Conducted in partnership…
Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. This is the 12th consecutive year for the national recognition. Mission: Lifeline EMS is the American…
Collier Children’s Advocacy Center was the recipient of the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year Award, recognizing the organization’s four decades of leadership and service to abused and neglected children in Collier County. The award was presented during SWFL Inc.’s annual INCredible Awards ceremony. The Nonprofit of the Year Award honors a nonprofit organization that is…