Priority Marketing won all three categories of the marketing division in Gulfshore Business’ 2026 Best of Business readers’ choice awards program: Best Public Relations Firm, Best Advertising Agency and Best Digital Marketing/Advertising Agency.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that Priority Marketing has swept all available awards within the marketing division, and the ninth straight year that the firm has claimed at least one award in the annual recognition program. Voting was conducted by Gulfshore Business readers between April 1-30, 2026.
Best of Business, which celebrates Southwest Florida’s locally owned and operated businesses, recognizes winners and finalists in 30 categories across the following five divisions:
- Marketing
- Business Finance, Insurance and Law
- Commercial Building and Real Estate
- Business Services
- Business Dining & Drinks
Founded in 1992 by Teri Hansen, APR, Priority Marketing’s portfolio of professional services includes public relations, brand development, web services, social media, creative services, media buying, video production, digital marketing, event planning and more. The Fort Myers-based company, which also maintains an office in Naples, is among Florida’s largest full-service firms. Its 65+ savvy creatives and mastermind strategists partner with clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including hospitality and tourism, retail, health care, senior living, construction, legal, aviation, financial, education and government, as well as charitable organizations.
In June, Gulfshore Business magazine featured Priority Marketing as one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida based on a survey from Best Companies Group. It is the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized for fostering a culture where talented professionals thrive, feel valued and are engaged.
Winners and Finalists
In addition to Priority Marketing, nearly two dozen of the firm’s clients and partners were recognized as Best of Business winners or finalists, including:
- Bruce Green Law Firm: Best Corporate & Business Law Firm (winner)
- Cottrell Tax & Associates: Best Accounting Firm (finalist)
- CRS Technology Consultants: Best IT Services Contractor (finalist)
- Cypress Lake Golf Club: Best Golf Course to do Business (finalist)
- Division 16 LLC: Best Commercial Electrical Contractor (finalist)
- DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops: Best Hotel/Meeting Center (finalist)
- Edison National Bank: Best Commercial Bank (finalist)
- Florida Trust Wealth Management: Best Trust Company (winner) and Best Financial Advisory Firm (finalist)
- Food & Thought 2: Best Business Lunch (finalist)
- LSI Companies: Best Commercial Property Management Company (finalist) and Best Commercial Real Estate Company (finalist)
- Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach: Best Hotel/Meeting Center (finalist)
- Norman Love Confections: Best SWFL-made Product (winner)
- Ocean Prime Naples: Best Business Dinner (winner) and Best Happy Hour/Networking Restaurant (finalist)
- Old Vines Naples at Mercato: Best Business Lunch (winner) and Best Business Dinner (finalist)
- Shoeless Joe’s Sports Cafe: Best Happy Hour/Networking Restaurant (finalist)
- Stevens Construction: Best Commercial Construction (finalist)
- Strayhorn & Persons-Mulicka: Best Corporate & Business Law Firm (finalist)
- Studio A.D. Architect: Best Commercial Architecture Firm (finalist)
- Sunset Air and Home Services: Best Commercial HVAC Contractor (finalist)
- Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar: Best Happy Hour/Networking Restaurant (winner)
- Vineyards Country Club: Best Golf Course to do Business (finalist)
- Wegman Design Group: Best Commercial Interior Design Firm (finalist)
VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST: 2026 Best of Business
