Nine local businesses presented 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards

A crowd exceeding 650 business and community leaders packed the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Oct. 25 to celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries.
Guests at the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards enjoyed networking opportunities, lunch and an awards program that recognized winners across nine different categories:
• Large Business of the Year Award: B&I Contractors
• Small Business of the Year Award: LSI Companies
• Diverse Business of the Year Award: Pirozzi Organ-izational Development Solutions
• Supplier Diversity Award: Chris-Tel Construction
• Innovative Technology Award: MY Shower Door
• Small Manufacturer of the Year: Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems
• Large Manufacturer of the Year: Drake Ready Mix
• Partnership Award: Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel
• Community Spotlight Award: Chapman Insurance Group
The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Council present the annual Industry Appreciation Awards.