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Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. has been named the title sponsor for the 2014 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University.

The award ceremony takes place Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs.

The Distinguished Entrepreneur Award recognizes a small to mid-sized Southwest Florida business for its overall success and provides an opportunity for the local business community to celebrate the company’s achievements.

“Our firm is proud to support local entrepreneurs and our business community by sponsoring the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award,” said Gail Markham, firm founder and the valuation, litigation and mediation services partner. “Partnering with SBDC means supporting their mission of encouraging small business owners to take advantage of new opportunities to thrive in the local marketplace.”

Pam Oakes, the 2013 Distinguished Entrepreneur from Pam’s Motor City Automotive, will present the 2014 winner during the event. The featured speaker of the night is Caroline Beasley, executive vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary of the Naples-based Beasley Broadcasting Group.

For sponsorship information, contact Dan Regelski at 239-745-3705 or Debra Newman at 239-560-3648. Individual tickets are $125 and can be purchased by calling 239-745-3700 or visiting www.SBDCawards.com.

Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company P.A. is a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Fort Myers and Naples. The firm offers a wide range of services including individual and business tax planning and preparation, business consulting, technology management and support, audits and reviews, litigation, mediation, forensic accounting and elder services. For more information, visit www.markham-norton.com.