Christina Penuel of Mark Loren Designs brings home prestigious national jewelry award

Christina “Crissy” Penuel, a jewelry designer at Mark Loren Designs, was awarded first place for earrings in the Bridal Wear category at the 40th annual American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards Gala in Tucson, Arizona on Feb. 8. Penuel’s winning design was 14 karat yellow gold earrings featuring Yangtze pearls, accented.

Christian Alonso of Studio A.D. Architect wins AIA Award

Christian Alonso, an architectural project manager at Studio A.D. Architect, was recognized with Merit Award for Architectural Graphics for his graduate study thesis: “Redefining a Building Envelope: Through Construction Details, Joints and Structural Details” at American Institue of Architects (AIA) Florida Southwest’s Design and Honor Awards Gala on Dec. 7 at Artis-Naples. The annual event.

Ocean Prime receives awards from restaurant industry website

Ocean Prime, one of Southwest Florida’s premier restaurants, was recently recognized as top in the region in two categories for the month of November.  OpenTable, a national restaurant reservations service, awarded Ocean Prime Diners’ Choice Awards for Best Seafood and Most Booked restaurant for the month. The award is based solely on OpenTable’s verified feedback gathered only.

Dr. James Rubenstein wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Lee County Medical Society

The Lee County Medical Society presented Dr. James Rubenstein, a board-certified radiation oncologist at Advocate Radiation Oncology, with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize his substantial contributions to the medical profession. Presented Nov. 21 at Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to an individual who has.

Lee Health honors Mark Ain with Humanitarian Award

Lee Health Foundation has awarded the Frank Haskell Humanitarian Award to Mark Ain, a local philanthropist, for his extraordinary commitment to the education and professional development of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at Lee Health through the creation of the Heart of Caring Scholarship Program, including donations and pledges of over $5.1 million. For.

Maylene Kiang Wu named Boys & Girls Clubs’ ‘Board Member of the Year’ for Florida

Maylene Kiang Wu, board president for Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, has been named Florida Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Florida Alliance. The award recognizes one board member statewide who exhibits strong leadership and community service, makes significant contribution to the clubs he or she serves,.

Integrity Employee Leasing named honoree in 2024 Inc. Power Partner Awards

Integrity Employee Leasing, one of the country’s fastest-growing Professional Employer Organization (PEO) companies, has been named an honoree of the 2024 Inc. Power Partner Awards. According to Inc., businesses need businesses to succeed, and Integrity Employee Leasing stood out among thousands of companies across the globe who applied to be considered an Inc. Power Partner,.

Integrity Employee Leasing named Large Business of the Year at 2024 Charlotte County Chamber Awards

Integrity Employee Leasing, one of the country’s fastest-growing professional employer organization (PEO) companies, has been named Large Business of the Year at the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce’s 99th Annual Awards Lunch. The annual awards lunch recognizes Charlotte County businesses and individuals for their hard work, commitment to excellence, achieved goals and community involvement. Twenty.