Awards & Recognition

Greater Fort Myers Chamber announces APEX Awards finalists, sets date for annual Chamber Awards

06/21/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.– The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce names the finalists for its 2023 APEX Awards and announces the date for its 2023 Chamber Awards, to be held July 27 in Fort Myers. Organized by the Chamber’s Women in Business Committee, the APEX Awards recognize local women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy…

Priority Marketing wins three 2023 Telly Awards for video excellence

06/21/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Priority Marketing earned a trio of 2023 Telly Awards through an international competition that honors video production skills of the world’s most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers. The award-winning videos were created to support three clients: Elite Jets, Lee Health Foundation and United Way of Lee, Hendry,…

United Way appears on The Weather Channel’s ‘FAST: HOME RESCUE’

06/20/2023

United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades appears on renovation series FAST: HOME RESCUE, which premiered Sunday, June 18 only on The Weather Channel television network. United Way makes its appearance on the series assisting with home renovations for families who lost their homes during Hurricane Ian. New episodes air every Sunday at 10 p.m.…

Collier County Clerk’s Office Recognized in the 2022-2023 FCCC Best Practices Excellence Program

06/19/2023

Collier County, FL – Collier County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Crystal K. Kinzel is pleased to share that the office has been recognized by the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers (FCCC) for receiving a Recognition of Excellence certificate in all the 10 Best Practices categories at the 3rd Annual Best Practices Excellence Program. “Our…

STARability Foundation awarded $80,000 grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation to expand Jr. Trailblazer Academy

06/17/2023

STARability Foundation is honored to announce it has been awarded an $80,000 grant from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to expand its Jr. Trailblazer Academy program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the 2023-2024 cycle. “We are grateful to the Naples Children & Education…

Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter

06/17/2023

Family Initiative has received $5 million in state funding for Thrive Academy, a private educational setting for young people on the autism spectrum. Additionally, the funding will allow Family Initiative to build a special needs shelter to adequately Support children and their families in the event of a natural disaster. “We are thankful to Florida…

Priority Marketing wins three 2023 Telly Awards for video excellence

06/16/2023

Priority Marketing earned a trio of 2023 Telly Awards through an international competition that honors video production skills of the world’s most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers. The award-winning videos were created to support three clients: Elite Jets, Lee Health Foundation and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. Founded…

Greater Fort Myers Chamber announces APEX Awards finalists, sets date for annual Chamber Awards

06/16/2023

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce names the finalists for its 2023 APEX Awards and announces the date for its 2023 Chamber Awards, to be held July 27 in Fort Myers. Organized by the Chamber’s Women in Business Committee, the APEX Awards recognize local women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy and leadership. The…

Katie Kohn Achieves Board Certification as a Florida Divorce, Marital and Family Law Expert

06/16/2023

Naples, Florida — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., proudly announces that Katie Kohn has become Florida Bar Board Certified in Divorce, Marital and Family Law. This certification recognizes attorneys with substantial experience, specialized knowledge, and exemplary professionalism in the field of family law. Kohn shares, “I am honored to be recognized as a board-certified attorney…

Baker Senior Center Naples to Receive Prestigious Award from Collier Community Foundation

06/14/2023

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Harvey Kapnick Award recognizing exceptional community dedication and philanthropic service. The Harvey Kapnick Award is bestowed annually by the Collier…