
APPLICATIONS



Tickets are on sale now for the 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards taking place on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers.
Each $50 ticket includes VIP networking, a plated lunch and attendance to the awards program. Tickets can be purchased until Friday, October 8.
Tickets for the event are sold out. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS!
The Industry Appreciation Awards celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Businesses are invited to nominate their own company or another “for-profit” Lee County company.
Nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2022.
Innovator
of the Year
Recognizes a local business that develops advanced or innovative technologies that have a positive impact on Lee County’s growing economy and within its industry.
Manufacturer
of the Year
Recognizes a local manufacturing business in Lee County that exhibits excellence and growth in leadership, performance, profitability, and workforce relations.
Small Business
of the Year
Awarded to a company with up to 50 employees that has been in business a minimum of six years in Lee County and offers high-quality products and services with superior customer service.
Large Business
of the Year
Awarded to a company with over 50 employees that has been in business a minimum of six years in Lee County and offers high-quality products and services with superior customer service.
Technology
Award
Recognizes a local technology-focused company that is committed to growth and adding new technology-related products and/or services, customers, and staff and supports the technology community in Lee County.
Large Business
Inclusion &
Diversity Award
Recognizes a local business with more than 50 employees that demonstrate strong vision and leadership in overcoming social and diversity obstacles that lead to an improved business environment and results.
Small Business
Inclusion &
Diversity Award
Recognizes a local business with up to 50 employees that demonstrate strong vision and leadership in overcoming social and diversity obstacles that lead to an improved business environment and results.