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Industry Appreciation

To salute excellence in Southwest Florida's business community, the Horizon Council is seeking nominations for their annual, Industry Appreciation Awards that will be given in September of this year. The Horizon Council celebration is part of a statewide celebration of Industry Appreciation Week, September 14-18, 2009.
The Horizon Council Industry Appreciation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the business community of Lee County and to recognize a number of outstanding local companies that have positively impacted Southwest Florida.

Businesses are invited to nominate their own company or submit an application for another Lee County company to be recognized. Nominations must be received by April 27, 2009. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.LeeCountyBusiness.com or can be obtained by calling (239) 338-3161. To be eligible nominees must be for profit companies located in Lee County.

Winners will be awarded in four categories to include: Information Technology, General Business, Manufacturing and Tourism. This past year the following companies were recognized: WilsonMiller, Inc., General Business; Entech Computer Services, Information Technology; Marine Concepts, Manufacturing; Stilwell Enterprises, Tourism. Special recognition was also given to 21st Century Oncology for their expansion locally and Tigris Pharmaceuticals received the New Business Award. Tom Hoolihan was also recognized for the Horizon Council Lifetime Achievement Award.

More than 800 people are expected to attend the Industry Appreciation celebration on September 18, 2009. The Industry Appreciation Award winners will be recognized at the luncheon and through various advertising and public relations efforts locally. For additional information or to nominate a company, call (239) 338-3161 or use the form.