The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry recently honored outstanding new teachers with an award that recognizes individuals who show distinction early in their professional career. Nominees were selected from the elementary, middle and high school level and are in their first five years of teaching. Congratulations to these teachers for showing exceptional dedication to their students and demonstrating excellence both in and out of the classroom.

Those recognized were:

• Recipient Scott Klumb of Beaufort High School shown with Principal Corey Murphy, left, and Charlotte Gonzalez of the Rotary Club.

• President Elect Charlotte Gonzalez, right, presenting to Melony Biggs of St. Helena Elementary School.

• Davina Walker, right, a teacher at Beaufort Middle School, receives the award from Charlotte Gonzalez.