<em>Photo above: LC Jaycees end of year awards.</em>

The Lowcountry Jaycees were recognized for service to the community and organization through seven awards at this year’s South Carolina Jaycees year end awards ceremony.

The awards included:
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">The Charlie White Award for Outstanding Camp Hope Project of the Year: LC Jaycees Beaufort Food Truck Fest/Grub 4 Hope</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Jaycee of the Year: Elizabeth Penn-Sanders</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Rookie of the Year: Jared Hamilton</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Local Officer of the Year: Kristin McClain</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Local President of the Second Half: Amber Mulligan</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Local Office of the Second Half: Kristin McClain</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Outstanding Local VP of the Second Half: Kaleb Agustin</p>
The LC Jaycees have provided numerous service opportunities over the past year for its members including the Beaufort Food Truck Festival, Adopt a Highway, Back Pack Buddies, Senior citizen yard cleanup, Beaufort Water Festival, and a variety of social activityes and trainings at regular monthly meetings.

The LC Jaycees, also known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is a community service organization for men and women between the ages of 18-40. The Jaycees promote leadership training and self-improvement by providing services and support for the community as well as networking opportunities and social events. The goal is to make a difference in the community as well as achieve personal growth for the members.

The LC Jaycees meet the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Port Royal Town Hal. For more information, email lowcountryjaycees@gmail.com.