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2025 Awards Dinner

Steve Shur, Hertz

hertz logoFeaturing Keynote Speaker: Steve Shur
Hertz Corporation
Vice President Government Affairs

Steve Shur brings nearly 30 years of government and public affairs experience to Hertz as the Vice President Government Affairs. Steve is responsible for all public policy matters related to Hertz’s business and operations at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Emerald Sponsors

The Oberweis Foundation

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Photo Sponsor

Ruby Sponsors

Voting is Open

This is your chance to recognize the members who have gone above and beyond this past year to make Estero an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Voting ends May 30.

Person of the Year

  • Alyona Ushe, Arts Bonita
  • Carol Sacco, Village of Estero
  • Cliff Brand, LMCU/Chamber President
  • Joanne Ribble, Village of Estero
  • Joni Pavich, Pavich Realty
  • Kay Jasso, Centers for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Pamela McCabe, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Sharon Van Rite, Platinum Media

Small Business of the Year

  • Bronx Bistro
  • Estero River Outfitters
  • Hummus Republic
  • Royal Scoop
  • The Cave

Large Business of the Year

  • 810 Billiards & Bowling
  • Coconut Point Mall
  • Driftwood Garden Center
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Jack Hanania’s Coconut Point Honda
  • Lee County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller
  • Suffolk Construction

Nonprofit of the Year

  • 4-Kids Southwest Florida
  • Arts Bonita
  • Centers for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Engage Estero
  • Estero Historical Society
  • Lee Health
  • Interfaith Charities
  • United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades

Young Professional of the Year

  • Izaak Torrez, Electrical Experts of FL
  • Joseph Brauer, Arts Bonita
  • Pamela McCabe, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Tamara Duran, Village of Estero

Volunteer of the Year

  • Annie Oswald, Centers for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Blake Chapman, State Insurance USA
  • Cindy Cedeno, FineMark National Bank & Trust
  • Ellen Moran Reilly, Centers for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Harlan Parrish, FineMark National Bank & Trust
  • Julie Clark, Coconut Point shopping mall
  • Pamela McCabe, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • Shana Helsel, Arts Bonita
  • Sharon Van Rite, Platinum Media
  • Terry Higerd, Village of Estero