Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award Dinner Honoring Dr. Larry Antonucci

Please Join Engage Estero in celebrating excellence in the Estero community as we present the prestigious Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award. This annual event pays tribute to the late Don Eslick's remarkable qualities and outstanding service to Estero.

The award ceremony will be February 26, 2026, at the elegant Estero Country Club at The Vines.

This year’s recipient is Dr. Larry Antonucci the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Health. Since 2017 he has led the Lee Health team in making many improvements to healthcare in the greater Estero Area and Southwest Florida.  

"Engage Estero looks forward to an exciting and enjoyable event to recognize Dr Larry Antonucci's & Lee Health's contribution to our well-being in Greater Estero. FGCU's Bower School of Music and the Arts will showcase the talents of Quang Vo, an internationally award-winning pianist from Vietnam and a junior Piano Performance major at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he studies with Dr. Michael Baron. This underscores the extraordinary range of talented individuals that makes Estero such an amazing place to live and enjoy.

So, mark your calendar, register to attend and be part of a night to remember! Don't miss out on the highlight of the evening: the award presentation, which celebrates Dr. Larry Antonucci and the Lee Health teams exceptional achievements and contributions. Your presence at this event is a chance to show appreciation for Dr. Antonucci and Lee Health’s continuing dedication to our community. Let’s acknowledge their hard work and inspire one another to continue building a brighter future for Estero.

For details and to register, go to:  https://esterotoday.com/2026award.

Engage Estero is an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association. We exist to inform citizens of significant community issues and encourage citizen engagement to impact the quality of life in greater Estero favorably.

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