Awards Announced For The FMB Chamber Annual Meeting & Community Awards

May 11, 2026 Services

People seated and standing on a lawn at dusk in front of a large two‑story house with a wraparound porch and warm interior lighting.

On a beautiful spring evening last Friday, we gathered with our members to celebrate and recognize outstanding contributions at this year’s Annual Meeting & Community Awards. We are proud to share this year’s award recipients:

Ambassador of the Year 2025
AshleyDawn Wells

Ambassador of the Year 2025
Jennifer Walla

Environmental Award 2025
Fairy Pod Mother – Monica Lynn

Civic Award 2025
Beth and Brian Bright (in recognition of their generous loan of the Roxie Mobile Welcome Center to the FMB Chamber and the business community)

Special Recognition 2025
Retired Commissioner Ray Sandelli

Friends of the Beach 2025
Tamara Pigott

Outstanding Service Award 2025
Beach Kids Foundation

Commitment to Community Award 2025
Fort Myers Beach Lions Club

Citizens of the Year Award 2025
A.J. Bassett (posthumously)
and Frances Santini (posthumously)

Thanks to our sponsors!

Island IT Pros, Animal Refuge Center, CROW, Cape Coral Animal Shelter, HM Restaurant Group, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, LMCU, TPI Hospitality, Valcourt Building Services and Summerlin Dental Clinic.