Marilyn Santiago, with Creative Architectural Resin Products (CARP) shows her excitement after winning the award for business Startup of the Year during the 2019 Industry Appreciation Awards Friday October 25, 2019. The awards celebrate the Lee County business community and recognize the great work of local businesses and the positive impact they have on Southwest Florida. Winners also included: Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. for Community Steward of the Year; AXI International for Innovator of the Year; My Shower Door/D3 Glass Manufacturer of the Year; Edison National Bank for Small Business of the Year; and Scotlynn USA Division Large Business of the Year.