Save the date – Friday, October 23 – for the Industry Appreciation Awards 2026, an annual celebration of business excellence, presented by the Horizon Council, Lee County Economic Development Office and Horizon Council Foundation. Tickets go on sale in September.
During this exciting event, winners will be announced of the prestigious Lee County Industry Appreciation Awards.
Now accepting nominations for exceptional Lee County businesses in these two categories.
This award celebrates a large manufacturing business with 51 or more employees that has achieved remarkable growth in output and scale over the last three years. The recipient will have integrated new technologies into their production processes, maintained high product quality and safety standards, and demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability.
This award celebrates a small manufacturing business with 50 or less employees that has achieved remarkable growth in output and scale over the last three years. The recipient will have integrated new technologies into their production processes, maintained high product quality and safety standards, and demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability.
ACT NOW!
Each business nominee will be asked to complete a detailed application, which is due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on June 30, 2026.
