Join the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 Civitas Awards Gala & Annual Meeting on May 29 at the Dataw Island Club. Receive early bird pricing through May 15. The cost is $65 for members and $85 for non members. Reserve your ticket today by visiting www.BeaufortChamber.org or calling (843) 525-8500. The 2015 Civitas Nominees as follows:
Tourism Leadership
Sponsors: The Brandon Agency, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport,
South Carolina Lowcountry Resort Islands Tourism Commission
A Taste of the Lowcountry • Cuthbert House Inn
Old Bull Tavern • Old Village Association
Outstanding Employee
Sponsor: Parker Hannifin Racor Division
Charissa Coaxum – Seaside Getaways • Ben Duncan – CenturyLink
Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional
Sponsor: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Cunningham • Kevin Dukes • Gloria Duryea
Amanda Sutcliffe-Jones • Jodie Miller • Kyle Warren
Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni
Sponsor: AmerisBank
Betty Davis • Dr. Jonas Gadson • Charlotte Gonzalez
Outstanding Non-Profit
Sponsor: United Way of the Lowcountry
American Heart Association • Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Mobile Meals • Rotary Club of the Lowcountry
Community Stewardship
Apex Broadcasting • Johnson Creek Tavern • Moe’s Southwest Grill®
Parker Hannifin Racor Division • SugarBelle • Vinco ATM
Excellence in Free Enterprise
ArtiZen Yoga & Massage • Bob Woodman Tire & Motorsports
Regional Economic Impact
Sponsor: CenturyLink
Flint Group Beaufort • Lockheed Martin
Non-commissioned Officer
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. James W. Boozer
Corporal Anthony C. Yan, USMC
Junior Enlisted Service Member
Sponsor: CPM Federal Credit Union
Lance Corporal Scott M. Foster, USMC
Military Citizenship
Col. Jim Hicks, USMC (RET) • Capt. David Murray, USMC
Col. Robert Semmler, USMC (RET) • GySgt. Ron Voegeli, USMC (RET)
Lifetime of Leadership
This award is sponsored by surviving past recipients of the Lifetime of Leadership Award. They contribute their time, talents and resource to create a special award each year. Many thanks to these important leaders in our community: (list the past recipients)
Donnie Beer • Dr. Jonas Gadson • Dr. Jane Upshaw
The Chamber is also pleased to be recognizing this year’s recipient of the Pat Conroy Palmetto Achievement Award – nationally acclaimed artist, Jonathan Green.