2026 Chamber Awards
July 30, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
July 30, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
The Chamber Awards is an annual event recognizing corporate and individual members for their outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the greater community.
Attend the Chamber Awards
The 2026 Chamber Awards on Thursday, July 30 will be a memorable evening at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers. This event brings together distinguished business leaders, and professionals across many industries, as well as city and county leadership, in a fun, unforgettable tribute to excellence!
2026 Chamber Awards Ceremony · Cash Bar Cocktail Hour · Gourmet Dinner · Cocktail Attire
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 Bar
Sponsored by Quantum Fiber
Large Business of the Year
Scotlynn
Sponsored by Stevens Construction
Young Professional of the Year
Kelly Thawley
Florida Southwestern State College
Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University
Community Impact Award
Stefanie Ink-Edwards
Community Cooperative
Sponsored by Priority Marketing
Entrepreneur of the Year
Ryan Carter
Scotlynn
Sponsored by City of Fort Myers
Non-Profit Excellence Award
Gulf Coast Humane Society
Sponsored by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation
APEX Award
Dr. Sandra Pavelka
Florida Gulf Coast University
Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
2023 Chamber Award Winners
The 2023 Chamber Awards were presented to individuals and businesses for outstanding achievements and community impact.
Small Business of the Year
Spada Salon & Day Spa
Large Business of the Year
Stevens Construction
Sponsored by Waste Pro
Young Professional of the Year
Stefanie-Ink Edwards
Community Cooperative
Sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University
Community Impact Award
Will Prather
Entrepreneur of the Year
Rob Whyte
Non-Profit Excellence Award
Community Cooperative, Inc.
APEX Award
Marilyn Santiago