2023
Chamber Awards & Board Installation
July 27, 2023
Caloosa Sound Convention Center
The Chamber Awards & Board Installation is an annual event recognizing corporate and individual members for their outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the greater community. The evening’s program includes board installation, an awards ceremony, and more!
2023 Chamber Award Finalists
The 2023 Chamber Awards will be presented to individuals and businesses for outstanding achievements and community impact.
Small Business of the Year
- Offshore Sailing School
- Spada Salon and Day Spa
- Spiro & Associates
Sponsored by Henderson Franklin
Large Business of the Year
- Norman Love Confections
- Scotlynn USA
- Stevens Construction
Sponsored by Waste Pro
Community Impact Award
- Talisha Faber, SVN Commercial Partners
- William Prather, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
- Kelly Thawley, The School District of Lee County
Sponsored by Doubletree by Hilton Bell Tower Shops
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Ryan Carter, Scotlynn USA
- Matthew Rebstock, Tech in a Flash Computer Services
- Rob Whyte, Fort Myers Brewing Company
Sponsored by City of Fort Myers
Non-Profit Excellence Award
- Community Cooperative
- The Heights Foundation
- Our Mother’s Home
Sponsored by Solomon & Hoover CPAs PLLC
Young Professional of the Year
- Stefanie Ink-Edwards, Community Cooperative
- Melissa Mitchell, Priority Marketing
- Kelly Thawley, The School District of Lee County
Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University
2023 APEX Award Finalists
The APEX Award, organized by the Chamber’s Women in Business Committee, recognizes local women with exceptional reputations for community impact, philanthropy, and leadership. The APEX Award recipient will be announced on July 27 at the 2023 Chamber Awards. This year the APEX award is presented by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. Learn more about our five fantastic finalists:
Learn more aboutDarla Bonk
Darla Bonk
Councilmember for the City of Fort Myers and Founder/CEO of Darla Bonk Consulting, LLC
View Darla BonkLearn more aboutAlicia Miller
Learn more aboutMarilyn Santiago
Marilyn Santiago
Partner and CMO, Creative Architectural Resin Products and President, Sunshine Integrated Solutions
View Marilyn SantiagoLearn more aboutAnjali Van Drie
Learn more aboutJen Whyte
Attend the 2023 Chamber Awards
Join us for the 2023 Chamber Awards & Board Installation on Thursday, July 27. This memorable evening, held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers, will bring together distinguished business leaders, and professionals across many industries, as well as city and county leadership, in a fun, unforgettable tribute to excellence!
2023 Chamber Board Installation · Awards Ceremony · Cash Bar Reception · Foundation Grant Presentations · Gourmet Dinner · Cocktail Attire
Our 2022 Award Winners
Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for making this event possible.
Learn more about the available sponsorship opportunities.