2023 Civitas Awards Reception
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! TICKETS ON SALE!HONORING COMMUNITY LEADERS
The Civitas Awards are an annual tradition to honor outstanding community leaders, businesses, and organizations in our community.
Hundreds attended the reception on October 12 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 2023 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.
Civitas Award Sponsors
2023 Business/Organization Award Finalists
Cornerstone Award
for Small Business Excellence — Presented by Ameris Bank
- Carolina Air
- Gay Fish Company
- Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort
Torchbearer Award
for Regional Economic Impact — Presented by Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
- Beaufort Film Society
- Beaufort Water Festival
- Fripp Island Beach & Golf Resort
Trailblazer Award
for Free Enterprise Investment — Presented by The University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Greenline Industries
- Shellring Ale Works
- South Coast Cyber Collaborative
Caretaker Award
for Outstanding Non-Profits — Presented by United Way of the Lowcountry
- 100 Women Who Care
- Heritage Farms
- St. Francis Center
2023 Individual Award Finalists
Sentinel Award
for Military Citizenship — Presented by Lockheed Martin
- CCWO3 Nathan MacCallum
- Cpl Jose Martinez
- SSgt Brock Portier
Buzzworthy Award
for Outstanding Young Professional — Presented by 303 Associates
- Monique Dawson
- Allison Kindwall
- Jessica O’Brien
Pillar Award
for Community Leadership by an Individual — Presented by Alliance Consulting Services
- Christian Kata
- Pat Harvey Palmer
- Christian Sherbert

Lifetime of Leadership Award
Presented By: Past Lifetime of Leadership Winners
Dick Stewart, Founder of 303 Associates
Click here to see the full descriptions of the Awards and the listing of previous winners.