South Florida Business & Wealth Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Apogee Awards

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 8, 2016 - PRLog -- South Florida Business & Wealth today announced it is accepting nominations for its 2016 Apogee Awards. The awards, which were inaugurated in 2014, celebrate the success of leaders in the categories of chairman/chairwoman, CEO, president, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief information officer, chief marketing officer and top HR executive. One award is given in each of South Florida's three counties for each of the eight categories.

The 24 honorees will be showcased in both the pages of SFBW magazine and at a special awards ceremony on October 27, 2016. The deadline for all nominations is July 15^th, 2016. To nominate, visit the SFBW website.

Honorees will be selected by a distinguished group of business leaders and the editorial staff of SFBW.

Consideration of honorees will be based upon the impact on his or her organization, clients and the community. What are his or her accomplishments in their current role, including team leadership, innovation and overcoming obstacles and challenges?

"Apogee is defined as he highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination," said Gary Press, Chairman and CEO of SFBW and of Lifestyle Media Group, which publishes 12 magazine titles. "Each individual who has been recognized in the past not only exemplifies those characteristics, but has made a significant contribution to growth and development of South Florida. We look forward to recognizing the newest recipients of this this prestigious award."

"Presenting sponsor for the 2016 Apogee Awards is the Octagon Family of Recruiting Companies. The Gold Sponsors are Dale Carnegie® South Florida, YTECH International and Brown & Brown Insurance. The Silver Sponsor is Comcast Business.

The recipients will be honored at a gala event at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. For further information regarding the Apogee Awards and to purchase tickets please visit http://sfbwmag.com/signature-events/apogee/

About South Florida Business & Wealth

South Florida Business & Wealth, a publication of Lifestyle Media Group, is the leading provider and trusted resource for business and economic information affecting the region. Each month, SFBW is direct mailed to 30,000 key decision-makers and influencers including business owners, presidents, C-level executives and senior management. SFBW is uniquely positioned to reach this audience of loyal, well-educated, affluent and influential readers. For more information, visit SFBWmag.com.

About Lifestyle Media Group

LMG is the largest and fastest-growing magazine publisher in South Florida. With 12 publications, LMG's combined readership of 707,000 includes local business professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs and national tribal economic development leaders. The publication titles are Las Olas Lifestyle, Weston Lifestyle, Plantation/Davie/Southwest Ranches Lifestyle, Parkland Lifestyle, Coral Springs Lifestyle, Boca Raton/Delray Beach Lifestyle, Pinecrest Lifestyle, Estero Lifestyle, Parkland/Coral Springs Life, Coconut Creek Life, South Florida Business & Wealth and Tribal Business Journal. For more information, please visit www.lmgfl.com, sfbwmag.com and tribalbusinessjournal.com

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