October 14, 2024
The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced the finalists for the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards.
The Industry Appreciation Awards celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Winners will be announced at an awards luncheon Friday, Oct. 25, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers.
One winner will be recognized from among the three finalists in the following categories:
Large Business of the Year: B&I Contractors, Liberty Aluminum Company and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Small Business of the Year: Fire & Rice, LSI Companies, Inc. and TenderCare Pet Salon
Diverse Business of the Year: Ferrer’s Custom Carpentry and Remodeling Services, International Roofing, LLC and Pirozzi Organizational Development Solutions, LLC
Supplier Diversity Award: Chris-Tel Construction, Enterprise Mobility and Florida Blue
Innovative Technology Award: 2D Wellness, Inc., B&I Contractors and MY Shower Door
Small Manufacturer of the Year: Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, Custom Packaging & Products and S4J Manufacturing Services, Inc.
Large Manufacturer of the Year: D3 Glass, Drake Ready Mix and Golden Boat Lifts & Marine Systems
Partnership Award: Alair Sanibel, Peyko Venue and Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel
Community Spotlight Award: Chapman Insurance Group, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille and Titan Contracting
“These companies are outstanding representations of the diverse, quality businesses that operate here in Lee County,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, Chairman of the Horizon Council and CEO of Minaya Learning Global Solutions. “Each one of them is highly deserving of the award for which they have been nominated.”
The Oct. 25 event will be held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. in Fort Myers, and starts with networking opportunities at 10 a.m. with luncheon and awards to follow at 11 a.m. Event tickets for the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards are $50 each and available online at IndustryAppreciationAwards.com. Tables of eight and 10 are also available. Registration closes on Friday, Oct. 18.