Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at Annual Gala
September 23, 2019
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 117th Annual Gala.
The Columbia Chamber announced the award recipients for the 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield ® of South Carolina. On Thursday, October 3, 2019, the Columbia Chamber will hold its award ceremony at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Attended by nearly 700 Midlands business leaders, the fast-paced evening will celebrate the successes of the past year, recognize the leadership of the Board of Directors and look ahead to the upcoming year.
“Each year the Chamber has the opportunity to highlight and celebrate individuals who are making a positive impact in our community,” says Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President and CEO, “These honorees go above and beyond in their work and dedication to excellence in everything they do.”
2019 Honorees
- Young Professional of the Year: Hilary Dyer Brannon, University of South Carolina
- Award sponsored by BB&T
- Public Servant of the Year: Mayor Elise Partin, City of Cayce
- Award sponsored by Dominion Energy
- Diplomat of the Year: Steve Doyle, CPR Cell Phone Repair
- Award sponsored by Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A.
- Military Advocate of the Year: Judi Gatson, WIS-TV
- Award sponsored by Elliott Davis
- Ambassador of the Year: Bill and Tobin Cassels and family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines
- Award sponsored by Colonial Life
Tables and tickets are available for purchase until Wednesday, September 25. For more information about the Gala, please contact Ashleigh Conner at 803.733.1138 or visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.
About the Columbia Chamber
The Columbia Chamber is a private, non-profit, Partner-driven organization comprised of 1,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its partners and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its partners through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.
To become a partner or to learn more about the Columbia Chamber, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.
