SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Award Winners

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently announced the slate of 2019 award winners to be honored at the Chamber’s 40th Annual Summit:

Business Leader of the Year: Mr. Joe Blanchard, President, Blanchard Machinery Company

Public Servant of the Year: Dr. Harris Pastides, Former President, University of South Carolina

Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award: The Honorable Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator – South Carolina

Boeing Veterans Leadership Award: Upstate Warrior Solution

Excellence in Workforce Diversity Awards:

• Small Employer Category: Spartanburg Community College
• Medium/Large Employer Category: Benefitfocus

SC Branded Awards:

• Palmetto Green
  • South Carolina is known for its natural resources. The Palmetto Green award goes to the corporate project that is most known for its preservation and protection of South Carolina’s beauty.
  • 2019 Winner: BP America
• Charitable Impact
  • In South Carolina, we look after our neighbors, making this state the best place in the nation to live. The Charitable Impact Award recognizes corporate giving and philanthropy that makes a true impact for the good of the state and its citizens.
  • 2019 Winner: SYNNEX Corporation
• Farm, Forest & Field
  • From the peach orchards to the cotton fields, South Carolina has long been recognized for its agricultural community. The Farm, Forest & Field Award goes to the brand that is proving to be truly revolutionary in agribusiness.
  • 2019 Winner: McEntire Produce
• Product Innovation
  • South Carolina is known for its high level of innovation and invention—whether from a startup company or a longtime resident. This award goes to the company whose newest development is bringing attention and growth to the state.
  • 2019 Winner: PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream
• Hometown, SC
  • Every year we honor one city or town that is doing great things for the people that call it home. The people, good government, good corporate citizens, low taxes and a high quality of life are factors that make the place you live a great hometown.
  • 2019 Winner: Town of Summerville 
• Legends Award
  • The Legends Award recognizes the company, person or institution that has continually and consistently given to South Carolina and its people. Our legends make us proud, and they deserve all the attention we have to give.
  • 2019 Winner: Michelin North America, Inc.