PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Awards Celebration

Rebecca Collett • January 29, 2024

We celebrated our achievements, networked with fellow members, and enjoyed a truly special night.

Thank you to our members and guests who attended the Annual Awards Celebration presented by First National Bank of South Carolina on January 25. 


We celebrated our achievements, networked with fellow members, and enjoyed a truly special night. 


The images from the night were captured by the talented team at Rugglion Digital Marketing.  Rugglion Digital Marketing can help you with your digital marketing efforts through unique graphic design, superb video editing, and top-notch audio engineering. 


We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Kim’s Fine Jewelry for providing the beautiful pearl necklace. 


We owe a special congratulations to the winners of our Annual Awards. 


Without our generous sponsors, this night would not have been possible. Your sponsorship ensures a memorable evening that supports our Chamber's mission.


PRESENTING SPONSOR

First National Bank of South Carolina


CHAMPION SPONSOR

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina


EMERGING LEADER AWARD SPONSOR

TUPCO, Inc.


TRAILBLAZER AWARD SPONSOR

The Bank of South Carolina


DESSERT SPONSOR

HDR Inc.


ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

Pinnacle Financial Partners


BERLIN G. MYERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPONSOR

First National Bank of South Carolina


LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR

First National Bank of South Carolina


SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR

First National Bank of South Carolina


NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR

REV Federal Credit Union


PARTNER SPONSOR

Heritage Landscape Services

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital

State Farm Insurance - Tony Pope, Agent

Summerville Journal Scene


At the event, we also announced the establishment of a scholarship fund in honor of  Cameron Connor, the son of 2023 Chamber Board Chairman, Marshall Connor. Tragically, Cameron's life was cut short on January 21, 2024. You can still donate to this scholarship fund in his honor here.


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