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Men of Distinction 2013

See larger The culminating awards dinner was a well attended fund raiser for the organization and its work with children in the collier county community. Many leading professionals, politicians and government officials have been a part of the work with the Education Foundation and its campaigns. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

The culminating awards dinner was a well attended fund raiser for the organization and its work with children in the collier county community. Many leading professionals, politicians and government officials have been a part of the work with the Education Foundation and its campaigns. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

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  • John Wasmer and Lou Traina are long time supporters working with the Champions For Learning, and Education Foundation programs of Collier. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Dan Lavender steps up for his recognition as a 2013 Man of Distinction. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Chuck Molke holds his 2013 Man of Distinction award before the thankful crowd on hand. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Alexander L. Spier is a highly recognized businessman and philanthropist, which has earned him a place as a 2013 Man of Distinction recipient. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • George Walters chairs the 2013 Men Of Distinction board which brought the hardest working men for education in Collier County, to the forefront to be recognized. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Patrons attended a reception then dinner, desert, and awards ceremony hosted by returning sponsor Naples Hilton, for the event on Thursday night. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Theo Etzel accepts his award as a man of Distinction for 2013. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Moises Escobar is one of the members of the Champions For Learning Program. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Fritz Sullivan accepts the 2013 award of distinction as Man of Distinction. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • In addition to many fine dining, getaways, services and recreational donations being provided for the silent auction, fine art was also on the table as seen by this painting on the gift list. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Mario M. Valle is presented as one of the ten chosen for the 2013 Men of Distinction. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Allen S. Weiss picks up his award as one of the 2013 Men of Distinction. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Education Foundation President Susan McManus and Moises Escobar pick the winner for the upcoming Ace Group Classic Golf Tournament winner, which will earn a place on the greens with the pros. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The culminating awards dinner was a well attended fund raiser for the organization and its work with children in the collier county community. Many leading professionals, politicians and government officials have been a part of the work with the Education Foundation and its campaigns. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The 2013 Men Of Distinction awards dinner and accompanying Golf Tournament was reported to have raised between 50 and 60 thousand for the organization. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Dudley Godlette a former member of the Florida senate has a long history in education and was recognized as one the Men of Distinction for the year. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

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