The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2018 Civitas Awards Gala presented by Lockheed Martin and Hargray on Thursday, May 24, at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. The annual Civitas Awards recognize outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who are exemplary in our region.&nbsp; &nbsp;
<p style="text-align: center;">The 2018 winners were:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>TOURISM LEADERSHIP:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Anchorage 1770</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cesar Garcia, Second Helpings</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>OUTSTANDING LOWCOUNTRY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Russell Baxley, Beaufort Memorial Hospital</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP BEAUFORT ALUMNI 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Amy Achurch, Ballenger Realty</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>OUTSTANDING NON-PROFIT 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Katie Phifer, Wells Fargo Advisors</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Lockheed Martin</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>REGIONAL EXCELLENCE IN FREE ENTERPRISE 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Geismar</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>HISTORIC REHABILITATION 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fordham Market</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>REGIONAL IMPACT AWARD 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Marine Corps Community Services</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cpl Saamad A. Mitchell, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>JUNIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">LCpl Xukai Chi, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>MILITARY CITIZENSHIP AWARD 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">David Moncada, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP 2018:&nbsp;</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mayor Samuel E. Murray</p>