Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Honored 2012 Award Recipients at 110th Annual Gala and Auction

October 1, 2012

Five Business Leaders and Two Companies Recognized
 
COLUMBIA, SC – October 1, 2012 – The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce honored five business leaders and two companies at its 110th Annual Gala and Auction on Thursday, Sept. 27. Charles D. Beaman, CEO of Palmetto Health and recipient of the Ambassador of the Year Award, gave the keynote address following the silent auction and dinner. The honorees represent members of the business community who have significantly contributed to the Greater Columbia Region in the past year. This event, sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
 
Pictured: Left to right- Mike Brennan, Chairman 2010-2012; Lee Bussell, Chairman 2012-2013; Charles Beaman, Ambassador of the Year; Ike McLeese, Chamber President
 
Columbia would not be where it is today without these dedicated, inspired and hard working leaders and organizations who have taken their time to give back to the community, said Ike McLeese, president and CEO of the Greater Columbia Chamber. We are honored to be able to recognize these outstanding representatives of our region.
 
Awards recipients for 2012 are:
 
Ambassador of the Year   
Sponsored by BB&T
Charles D. Beaman Jr.   
CEO | Palmetto Health
 
Diplomat of the Year
Amy Quenneville   
Food Services Inc.
 
Military Advocate of the Year   
Basil Trowbridge   
General Manager | Courtyard by Marriott
 
Small Business Award
Sponsored by Bank of America   
Colonial Printing
 
Young Leader of the Year   
Sponsored by Colonial Life
Chakisse Newton   
President | Cardinal Consulting
 
Business Innovation Award   
PurePower Technologies
 
Community Advocate of the Year   
Don Tomlin   
President | Tomlin & Company
 
Congratulations to all of the award winners. For more information about the Chamber’s Annual Gala visit http://www.columbiachamber.com/Gala2012.htm.

For more information on the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com . Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter and check out our Blog for up-to-date news from the Chamber.
 
 
About the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce   
The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-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 members 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 members through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.
 
To become a member or to learn more about the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.
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