Awards & Recognition
At its recent annual meeting, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) named SanCap Chamber president and chief executive officer John Lai as its 2026 Person of the Year. COTI board president Bill Millar presented the award, commending Lai for his leadership since he took his current position in 2018 and then seeing the chamber through…
The International Network of Creatives recognized Teri Hansen as one of its 2026 Distinguished Artists for her steadfast leadership, community impact and unrivaled ability to turn creative ideas into meaningful impact across Southwest Florida and beyond. Hansen, founder, president and chief creative officer of Priority Marketing, was honored at the organization’s Spring into the Arts…
The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) announces Executive Director Amy Turner was honored with the 2025 ENPY Partnership Builder Award from The Community Foundation. She was recognized recently during the annual ENPY Awards celebration held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. The…
STARability Foundation recently presented a STAR Award to Connor+Gaskins, a dedicated community partner and the builder behind the nonprofit’s first-of-its-kind inclusive campus in Naples. The award was presented by STARability participant and current Connor+Gaskins employee Joseph S., alongside his job coach, Rebecca Warner, and Elisabeth Del Pero, chief development officer. “We are grateful for STARability…
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has been awarded a $7,885 grant from the Naples Woman’s Club (NWC) to help ensure that uninsured and underinsured children in crisis receive timely access to evidence-based lifesaving and life-changing crisis care. DLC provides 24-hour emergency mental health and crisis stabilization…
KeyBank is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business and middle market banking. These national and regional awards honor Key’s collaborative approach that empowers small business owner-operators in addressing their complex financial needs and depth of expertise that…
Christopher Alan Homes has climbed to No. 57 on Home Builder Executive’s “Top 100 Private Home Builders” list based on 2025 closings. The largest privately held homebuilder in Southwest Florida, Christopher Alan Homes closed 555 homes in 2025 and has delivered a cumulative total of over 3,500 homes since its 2017 inception. “Our continued rise…
Bonaquist | Allen Attorneys at Law has been recognized by TopVerdict.com for securing one of the Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in the United States recently. The firm, which ranked in the top 25, earned this distinction for achieving a $7 million settlement on behalf of its client. “This recognition reflects our firm’s ongoing commitment…
CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced the recipients of the 2025 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and firms who closed the highest transaction volume in commercial real estate deals in their respective markets. This prestigious industry award has been granted to LSI Companies, Inc. as…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has been named Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company in the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin’s 2026 Best of the Beach Awards. This year’s recognition is especially meaningful as it marks the first time the awards have been held since Hurricane Ian, highlighting the continued resilience and rebuilding of…