007th Annual YEScarolina Gala for youth entrepreneurship in SC

Over 500 guests attended the sold out YEScarolina 007^th Annual Gala on Thursday, October 13^th at the Gaillard Center. In addition to the annual gala being YEScarolina’s premiere fundraiser, it is a celebration of the youth entrepreneurship students and teacher from the 2015-2016 school year. The top seven South Carolina entrepreneurship students displayed their businesses and networked with guests. The students were presented with awards throughout the evening and Lucas Greenway of Wando High School was named 2016 Student of the Year, sponsored by Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Carolyn Southall of North Charleston High School was awarded the 2016 Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Lindsey Self Storage.

The evening was Golden to the Eye & thrilling to the taste buds starting with appetizers from Henrietta’s, chef stations sponsored by Halls Chophouse, Vincent Chicco’s, Zero George, Butcher & Bee, Slightly North of Broad, Lewis Barbecue, Tristan Catering & Events, Leon’s fine Poultry & Oyster Shop, Twenty Six Divine, and The Obstinate Daughter/Wild Olive. Following the exciting live auction with coveted trips to South Africa, Napa and Tuscany, guests danced to Quiana Parler and Friends while enjoying delectable desserts from WildFlour Pastry.

YEScarolina is proud to report that the 007th Annual Gala raised $233,000 for youth entrepreneurship programs in South Carolina.  This would not have been made possible without the generous contributions from our guests and support from our presenting and event sponsors; Baker Motor Company, Blackbaud, Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, TD Bank, Philanthropist Paul Hulsey, Advantage Media Group, Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, Coastal Creations, PDA, Eventworks, Cactus, Cheri K Durand of The Hulsey Law Group, Lindsey Self Storage Group, The Rock It! Co &  King Street Agency.