The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau reported that the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest won multiple SUNsational Awards at the Florida Festivals & Events Association convention on Aug. 23-25 in Orlando.
In its eighth year, the music festival won first place for mobile app, first place for virtual event for Songs from the Sand, and first place for installations for a bus wrap. It also received third place for its volunteer program.
The awards recognize members’ innovation, individuality and creative collaborations.
The Island Hopper Songwriter Fest features performances by some of the country’s greatest BMI singer-songwriters. The festival’s first weekend this year will kick off on Captiva on Sept. 16-18, move to downtown Fort Myers from Sept. 19-22, and then finish on Fort Myers Beach on Sept. 23-25.
For a complete list of the winners, visit www.ffea.com/sunsational-awards.
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