The event was attended with 200 plus guests, which included an array of breakfast bits, with time to socialize. Mei-Mei Chan, President and Publisher of the The News-Press welcomed the guests and introduced honorary speaker, H. James Towey, President of Ave Maria University. President Towey, delivered one the most humble and sincere messages, which paralleled the nature of his beloved, Mother Theresa. He shared many words of wisdom, coupled with a powerful list of heartfelt profound messages, to both the nominees and guests. "Catalyst make it happen now, it speeds things up"!!
The People Of The Year Awards, held their first event in 1987, 26 years later, the News-Press continues to recognize "The People" of Lee County. There are six categories, and the winners are; People of the Year - Dunk City, Hero of the Year - Tom Uhler, Business of the Year - Kearns Restaurant Group, Trailblazer of the Year - Kevin Lewis, Public Official of the Year - Cecil Pendergrass........ and the 2014 Persons to Watch - Southwest Florida Economic Development Allicance.
The event was attended with 200 plus guests, which included an array of breakfast bits, with time to socialize. Mei-Mei Chan, President and Publisher of the The News-Press welcomed the guests and introduced honorary speaker, H. James Towey, President of Ave Maria University. President Towey, delivered one the most humble and sincere messages, which paralleled the nature of his beloved, Mother Theresa. He shared many words of wisdom, coupled with a powerful list of heartfelt profound messages, to both the nominees and guests. "Catalyst make it happen now, it speeds things up"!! |
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