HONORING COMMUNITY LEADERS
The Civitas Awards are an annual tradition to honor outstanding community leaders, businesses, and organizations in our community.
The nominations are in and Award finalists are announced!
Join us on Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a great networking event to witness this year’s Civitas Awards winner presentations and enjoy a spectacular evening with local fare, brews, and music!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
All Sponsorships for this spectacular event are filled. What an amazing group of supporters! This event could not happen without the fine businesses and organizations below.
Award Sponsors
2022 Businesses/Organization Award Finalists
Cornerstone Award
for Small Business Excellence — Presented by Ameris Bank
- AlphaGraphics
- Island News / Lowcountry Weekly
- Brunson Construction
Torchbearer Award
for Regional Economic Impact — Presented by Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
- 303 Associates
- Fripp Island Beach & Golf Resort
- Eat Local Beaufort
Trailblazer Award
for Free Enterprise Investment — Presented by The University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Magnus Development Partners
- Safe Harbor
- Shell Ring Ale Works
Caretaker Award
for Outstanding Non-Profits — Presented by United Way of the Lowcountry
- DragonBoat Beaufort
- Junior Service League of Beaufort
- Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity
2022 Individual Award Finalists
Sentinel Award
for Military Citizenship — Presented by Lockheed Martin
- Gunnery Sgt Kasper
- Sgt Gabriel George
- Sgt Justin A. Hoey
Buzzworthy Award
for Outstanding Young Professional — Presented by Coastal Community Foundation
- Charlie Stone
- Blaire Lent
- Mike Ponder
Pillar Award
for Community Leadership by an Individual — Presented by Alliance Consulting Services
- Jonas Gadson
- Bennett Schiller
- Courtney Worrell
Chairman’s Award
for Advancement of the Chamber’s Mission — Presented by 303 Associates
- Honoree Announced on Site

Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented By: Past Lifetime Achievement Winners
Bill Prokop, City Manager of Beaufort
Click here to see the full descriptions of the Awards and the listing of previous winners.