2025 Chamber Awards & Board Installation
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
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!
Attend the Chamber Awards
The 2025 Chamber Awards & Board Installation on Thursday, July 17 was a memorable evening, held at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers. This event brought together distinguished business leaders, and professionals across many industries, as well as city and county leadership, in a fun, unforgettable tribute to excellence!
2025 Chamber Board Installation · Awards Ceremony · Cash Bar Cocktail Hour · Gourmet Dinner · Cocktail Attire
Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for making this event possible. Learn more about the available sponsorship opportunities.
2025 Chamber Award Winners
The 2025 Chamber Awards were presented to individuals and businesses for outstanding achievements and community impact.
Large Business of the Year
Drake Ready Mix, Inc.
Sponsored by Stevens Construction
Young Professional of the Year
Ashley Price
Goodwill of Southwest Florida
Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University
Community Impact Award
Jeannine Joy
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Sponsored by Fort Myers Brewing Co.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Reema Bhatia
Stickboy
Sponsored by City of Fort Myers
Non-Profit Excellence Award
LARC, Inc.
Sponsored by M&M Multimedia
APEX Award
Jennifer Whyte
Fort Myers Brewing Co.
Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Elected Official of the Year Award
Mayor Kevin Anderson
City of Fort Myers
Volunteer of the Year
Virginia King
LARC, Inc.
Sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union
2024 Chamber Award Winners
The 2024 Chamber Awards were presented to individuals and businesses for outstanding achievements and community impact.
Small business of the year
Face It Botox
Large Business of the Year
Scotlynn
Young Professional of the Year
Kelly Thawley
Florida SouthWestern State College
Community Impact Award
Stefanie Ink-Edwards
Community Cooperative
Entrepreneur of the Year
Ryan Carter
Scotlynn
Non-Profit Excellence Award
Gulf Coast Humane Society
APEX Award
Dr. Sandra Pavelka
Florida Gulf Coast University