Twenty-five Persons of Greatest Influence were celebrated at an awards banquet held at The Club at Grandezza filled to capacity on Thursday evening.
Sixty individuals were originally nominated for this award by Estero residents but some declined. Following a tally of votes, these 25 “influencers” were selected by you, our residents and business leaders, as those individuals who have helped enhance the quality of life for residents living in Estero.
The honorees, in alphabetical order include:
Adele Amico
Margaret Antonier
Jim Boesch
Craig Brush
Tim Carson
Blake Chapman
Katy Errington
Don Eslick
Jim Gilmartin
Alex Greenwood
David Hoffmann
Gary Israel
Jeff Maas
Fr. Hugh McGuigan OSFS
Jon McLain
Al Meyer
Joseph Pavich, Sr.
Joni Pavich
Florida Sen. Ray Rodrigues
Nolen Rollins
Dick Schweers
James Shields
Scott A. Vanderbrook
“Scotty” Wood
George Zalucki
Our community is fortunate to have these honorees, along with many others, who tirelessly volunteer their time to make our Village such a special place.
The Village of Estero Top 25 Persons of Greatest Influence program is a joint effort of the Estero Chamber of Commerce, the Estero Council of Community Leaders, the Village of Estero, the Estero Forever Foundation, the Estero Historical Society, the Estero Rotary Club, the Estero Life Magazine and other Estero entities.