Fort Myers Florida Weekly

Finalists announced for 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards



Twenty-one of Southwest Florida’s top companies have made the list of finalists for this year’s Industry Appreciation Awards. The winners will be recognized at the annual IAA luncheon hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development on Friday, May 14, at Caloosa Sound Convention in downtown Fort Myers.

Business Resiliency and Innovation Award – The finalists are Fort Myers Brewing Company; Sanibel Captiva Community Bank; and Sewing Boutique.

Large Business of the Year — The Large Business of the Year category is for companies with 51 or more employees. The finalists are NeoGenomics Laboratories Inc.; Owen-Ames-Kimball Company; and Stevens Construction Inc.

Small Business of the Year – The same criteria apply as the Large Business of the Year, but companies may not have more than 50 employees to be eligible. The finalists are Architectural Metal Flashings; Iron Ridge Insurance Services; and Stickboy Creative.

Innovator of the Year — The finalists are Cigent Technology Inc.; Energy Harness Corp; and Metro Forecasting Models.

Manufacturer of the Year — Awarded to a manufacturing business that exhibits excellence in leadership, performance, profitability and workforce relations. The finalists are Black Onyx World, LLC/Alikay Naturals; Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats; and Storm Smart.

Start Up of the Year — Awarded to a company founded in Lee County in the last three to five years that has overcome challenges and demonstrated continued growth in revenue and staffing to emerge as a business leader. The finalists are 239Work; Gather; and Seed & Bean Market.

Community Steward of the Year — Awarded to a company that partners with nonprofits and community organizations to improve the quality of business and civic life in Lee County through financial or volunteer support. The finalists are Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida; Florida Repertory Theatre; and The North Law Firm.

For more information, visit www.leecountybusiness.com or call 239-533- 6800. ¦

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