Charleston Metro Chamber accepting nominations for 2023 Honors Awards
February 24, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is now accepting nominations for The Honors awards. Winners will be recognized at Member-Bration, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, in May. The Honors awards celebrate companies and individuals who have provided exceptional advancements to the Charleston region.
“We are excited to offer opportunities for regional businesses to be recognized for their hard work and resilience,” said Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber. “When we think of the organizations and individuals that are nominated for each of these categories, we understand that we are not only thanking them for what they do within their business, but the opportunities they provide to our community.”
The 2023 awards include:
Small Business of the Year
Presented to an outstanding small business who has demonstrated value in community engagement, entrepreneurship, employee relations, leadership and performance. This small business has generated success by implementing creative and innovative strategies.
Innovator of the Year
This award recognizes a business or leader that has created a cutting-edge product or service that has impacted their industry/region or someone that has grown or reshaped their business in a significant and meaningful way.
Business of the Year
Recognizes an organization known for long-standing excellence, who has demonstrated business success for 20 plus years and showcases a deep dedication for advancing the business community and Charleston region.
Diversity Champion of the Year
Honors a business or leader who is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and/or community. This champion has had an undeniable impact to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to live, learn and earn.
Non-Profit of the Year
This award is presented to a local non-profit organization who is dedicated to serving the needs of our region. This non-profit has made considerable impact in enhancing lives and our community.
Community Impact Champion
This award is presented to a business or individual who has exhibited a commitment to the community by demonstrating an active leadership role through their involvement in business, civic and social service organizations.
Nominations for The Honors will close March 15. To nominate individuals or businesses for one or more of the categories, one must be a current Chamber member and nominees must have completed at least one year of membership as of February 1, 2023.
The awardee of the highly acclaimed Joseph P. Riley Leadership award, along with the above award winners, will be presented at Member-Bration, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, in May. The Joseph P. Riley Leadership award celebrates an outstanding community volunteer who is doing extraordinary work to strengthen the community and has demonstrated a lifetime of leadership. Previous winners include Jim Newsome (2022), Dr. David Cole (2021), Dr. Jairy C. Hunter (2019), Len Hutchison (2018), Perry Keith Waring (2017), W. Brian Moody (2016) and Thompson E. Penney (2015).
To nominate an organization or individual, please fill out The Honors nomination form.
