The Berlin G. Myers Lifetime Achievement Award is given in his honor to an outstanding volunteer demonstrating a lifetime of leadership in the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County area. To be considered for this award, candidates must have demonstrated leadership through their part in a major initiative or project, the Summerville business community, service, civic or charitable organizations, and church, fraternal or religious organizations. The recipient must have also engaged in other major citizenship activities at the local, state or national levels.  

Congratulations to the 2019 Berlin G. Myers Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Edward Carter. Carter has been a dedicated public servant to Dorchester County for most of his adult life. His leadership transcends multiple disciplines where he has made significant contributions. He served in various command positions including commander of the 8th Fighter Wing “Wolf Pack” in the Republic of Korea. He has over 4,000 hours of single-seat fighter time in the F-100, A-7, A-4, A-10, and F-16 aircraft. He has two combat tours in Vietnam. His decorations include the United Kingdom Air Force Cross, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Sixteen Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and Six Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Readiness Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnam Service Medal with Five Devices, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following retirement from the United States Air Force, he served as The Airports Manager, Deputy County Administrator and County Administrator for Dorchester County. 

As if that is not enough, Carter has served limitlessly both professionally and within our community. His positions and accomplishments include Past President, South Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition; Assistant District Governor, Rotary District 7770; Outstanding Assistant Governor Award 2007; Past President, Rotary Club of Summerville; Past President of the Summerville Citadel Club (3 terms); Past President, Citadel Alumni Association; The Citadel Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year 2010; Past President of the South Carolina Aviation Association (two terms); Past President, Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce; Past Chairman, Greater Summerville-Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors, Veterans Trust Fund of SC; Board of Advisors, First National Bank of South Carolina; Board of Advisors, SCANA; and Chairman, Dorchester County Planning Commission. 

The award was presented to Edward Carter at the Chamber’s Member Appreciation and Awards Celebration presented by First National Bank of South Carolina, held at Middleton Place on January 30, 2020. Jimmy Myers, son of Berlin G. Myers, Sr., was in attendance to present the award in memory of his father.