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Developer, wine fest co-founder named 2026 NDN Citizen of the Year
March 15, 2026
Naples Daily News
By Dave Osborn

FC100 Member Scott Lutgert (Chairman, The Lutgert Companies)
FC100 Member Scott Lutgert, Chairman of The Lutgert Companies, has been named the 2026 Naples Daily News Outstanding Citizen of the Year, recognizing his decades-long impact on Southwest Florida through philanthropy, civic leadership, and development. A Collier County resident since 1970, Lutgert has played a key role in shaping the region.
Lutgert is deeply committed to the community. As co-founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, he has helped raise more than $366 million since 2001 to support children’s healthcare and services. He has also served in leadership roles at Florida Gulf Coast University and Naples Comprehensive Health.
Efforts like these align with The Florida Council of 100’s mission to make Florida a better place for all Floridians.

