The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce congratulates the 2015 Civitas Award nominees and winners. During the Civitas Gala event held at the Dataw Island Club, the Chamber presented more than a dozen awards recognizing outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who are exemplary in our region. The Chamber also honored the Teachers of the Year in Beaufort County as well as retired and active duty Military. As part of the annual tradition, the Chamber named the 2015 Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Lynn McCartney who is with Marine Federal Credit Union.
Tourism Leadership
Sponsors: The Brandon Agency, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, South Carolina Lowcountry Resort Islands Tourism Commission
Cuthbert House Inn
Outstanding Employee
Sponsor: Parker Hannifin Racor Division
Ben Duncan – CenturyLink
Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional
Sponsor: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Duryea
Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni
Sponsor: AmerisBank
Charlotte Gonzalez
Outstanding Non-Profit
Sponsor: United Way of the Lowcountry
Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse
Community Stewardship
SugarBelle
Excellence in Free Enterprise
Bob Woodman Tire & Motorsports
Regional Economic Impact
Sponsor: CenturyLink
Lockheed Martin
Non-commissioned Officer
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. James W. Boozer
Corporal Anthony C. Yan, USMC
Junior Enlisted Service Member
Sponsor: CPM Federal Credit Union
Lance Corporal Scott M. Foster, USMC
Military Citizenship
GySgt. Ron Voegeli, USMC (RET)
Lifetime of Leadership
This award is sponsored by surviving past recipients of the Lifetime of Leadership Award. They contribute their time, talents and resource to create a special award each year. Many thanks to these important leaders in our community!
Dr. Jane Upshaw
