South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announces additional award recipients to be honored at 45th Annual Summit

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s leading voice for business, is set to host its 45^th Annual Summit, presented by Ogletree Deakins, October 28^th-30^th at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. In addition to providing insightful programming and exclusive networking opportunities, the 45^th Annual Summit will honor the recipients of various annual awards.

Having previously announced the recipients of the 2024 Public Servant of the Year Award (Governor Henry McMaster), 2024 Business Leader of the Year Award (W. Tobin Cassels III), and the 2024 House and Senate Legislators of the Year (Representative Roger Kirby and Senator Ross Turner), the SC Chamber is pleased to announce the additional recipients of its 2024 awards who will be recognized at the 45^th Annual Summit.

“As the SC Chamber strives to fulfill its mission to be the leading voice for business in South Carolina, it is important to recognize the companies, organizations, and individuals who make our state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. A thriving economy creates opportunity and prosperity for all South Carolinians,” said SC Chamber President & CEO Mike Brenan. “The 2024 award winners deserve to be celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the Palmetto State and its people. We hope you will join us at the 45^th Annual Summit to help us to do so.”

Kevin A. Shwedo, Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and former Deputy Commanding Officer of the United States Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award for his distinguished 32 years of service with the United States Army, defending our country and our state, and his continued commitment to public service in South Carolina through his leadership of the DMV. During his military career, Director Shwedo received numerous awards including the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and eight awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.

Lowcountry Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (LEAP) was selected as the 2024 Boeing Veterans Leadership Award recipient for its outstanding service to South Carolina’s veterans and their wellbeing.

TD Bank was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award for its commitment to creating a culture that celebrates the unique talents and contributions of each teammate, and, as the “Human” bank, making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core part of the bank’s identity as it seeks to best represent the diversity of the communities it proudly serves.

Milliken & Company was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Exemplar Award presented by the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge for its commitment to creating a work environment that promotes a culture of well-being.

Bryson Amick, from Spring Hill High School, and Santana Pina, from Bluffton High School, were selected as recipients of the 2024 South Carolina Business Week Scholarships for the academic excellence and exceptional leadership abilities they displayed at Business Week this past Summer.

All of the 2024 award recipients will be honored on Tuesday, October 29^th at the SC Chamber’s 45^th Annual Summit. Follow this link to register for the Summit!

About SC Chamber

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is the State’s leading voice for business with a vision to make South Carolina’s economy the most vibrant in the United States, creating opportunity and prosperity for all. We promote free enterprise; define and advocate for a pro-business agenda; convene business leaders, and partner with key allies. Learn more at http://www.scchamber.net.