Nominate a Community Champion: 2024 Chamber Awards Nominations Now Open!

Rebecca Collett • November 4, 2024

Award recipients will be honored as part of the Chamber’s Membership Appreciation and Awards Celebration.

The Greater Summerville Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Annual Chamber Awards! These prestigious awards celebrate outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses dedicated to making our community a remarkable place to live and work. Whether you know someone who goes above and beyond for the community or feel your own contributions stand out, now is your chance to recognize these efforts publicly!

The Chamber encourages nominations that highlight those who embody the spirit of community service, leadership, and innovation. Nominees should be individuals or organizations that have made an impact, uplifted others, and driven positive change. 


Award recipients will be honored as part of the Chamber’s Membership Appreciation and Awards Celebration, set to take place on Friday, January 10, 2025.



Important Details:

  • Nomination Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 12 noon
  • Submission Guidelines: All entries must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for the awards.


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Join us in recognizing the "best of the best" in our community! Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate those who make a real difference in our hometown.


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