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Fort Myers honors employee of the year, student awardees and local champions
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Fort Myers City Council presented the 2025 Employee of the Year award to Deputy City Clerk Liliana Baker, recognized student achievers from Dunbar and Fort Myers High, and saluted local nonprofit work including the Uncommon Friends Foundation and PACE Center for Girls.
The Fort Myers City Council opened its March 16 meeting with a series of recognitions honoring civic service and student achievement. Human Resources Director Evelyn Scott read the nomination for Deputy City Clerk Liliana (Lily) Baker, citing her work on charter review, election support and emergency response; Baker was named the city's 2025 Employee of the Year and awarded $1,000.
The council also recognized local youth and athletic accomplishments. Kenneth Smith of Dunbar High School received a city certificate for student of the month; Smith told the council he is a senior and thanked his school’s principal. The council also presented a certificate to Nicole de Zavado Morales of Fort Myers High School in recognition of academic achievement and leadership.
In brief presentations, Uncommon Friends Foundation Executive Director Mark Collins reported significant growth in the foundation’s scholarship work and events at the Burroughs Home, saying the organization raised "over $85,000 in scholarships" this year and expanded summer-camp offerings. Representatives from PACE Center for Girls accepted a proclamation designating March 2026 as 'Believing in Girls Month' and highlighted program outcomes in Lee County.
The council’s formal recognitions set a community tone at the start of the meeting and provided an opportunity for nonprofits and students to present updates to elected officials. The session then moved to the business portion of the agenda.
