The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Pastides Alumni Center at The University of South Carolina. Being inducted to the Business Hall of Fame is a distinction which honors lifetime achievements for those who have made a positive impact on South Carolina. Giants in their respective industries and champions of free enterprise, this year’s inductees:
- Mr. Paul “Bo” Aughtry, III, Chairman and CEO of Windsor/Aughtry Company, Inc of Greenville
- Mr. Tobin Cassels, President of Southeastern Freight Lines of Columbia
- Mayor Joe Riley, Former Mayor of Charleston and champion of Business Development in Charleston
Mr. Tobin Cassels, Mr. Paul “Bo” Aughtry, III, and Mayor Joe Riley
These award winners, called Laureates, are champions of free enterprise and can be viewed as role models in business for the youth of the Palmetto State. They were chosen for their unique contributions to South Carolina’s business landscape, for being an agent of positive change, for their leadership, and for being a source of inspiration to the leaders of tomorrow.
The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame 2026 will occur on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at the Pastides Alumni Center at the University of South Carolina.
About Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina®
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Today, JAGSC reaches more than 40,000 students per year in 43 counties in South Carolina. For over the last 57 years JAGSC has impacted over 950,000 youth. JAGSC is a member of JAUSA. Please visit https://greatersc.ja.org/ for more information.
