City of Laurens Announces State of the City Address & Awards Presentation — Nominations Now Open
February 24, 2026
The City of Laurens will host its annual State of the City Address and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, offering residents an opportunity to hear about the city’s progress, priorities, and vision for the year ahead while honoring those who make a meaningful difference in the community.
As part of the event, the City is now accepting nominations for several community awards that recognize outstanding service, leadership, and impact across Laurens. Officials are encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to submit nominations to ensure deserving individuals and groups receive recognition for their contributions.
Awards to be presented include:
• Corporate Citizen Award — honoring a business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to the community
• Community Spirit Award — recognizing individuals or groups who strengthen Laurens through civic pride and engagement
• Servant Leader Award — celebrating leadership rooted in service to others
• Volunteer of the Year Award — acknowledging an individual whose time and dedication have made a significant difference
Community members may submit nominations by email to [email protected].
The State of the City Address is an annual tradition that highlights key accomplishments from the past year while outlining future initiatives, projects, and goals for the City of Laurens. The accompanying awards presentation underscores the city’s belief that progress is driven not only by policy and planning, but also by the people who invest their time, talent, and resources into building a stronger community.
Additional details about the event, including time and location, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Residents are encouraged to participate by submitting nominations and attending the event to celebrate the people and organizations helping Laurens thrive.
