Join the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 2015 Civitas Awards Gala &amp; Annual Meeting on May 29 at the Dataw Island Club. Receive early bird pricing through May 15. The cost is $65 for members and $85 for non members. Reserve your ticket today by visiting  www.BeaufortChamber.org or calling (843) 525-8500. The 2015 Civitas Nominees as follows:
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Tourism Leadership</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsors: The Brandon Agency, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport,</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">South Carolina Lowcountry Resort Islands Tourism Commission</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A Taste of the Lowcountry  •  Cuthbert House Inn</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Old Bull Tavern  •  Old Village Association</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Outstanding Employee</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: Parker Hannifin Racor Division</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Charissa Coaxum – Seaside Getaways  •  Ben Duncan – CenturyLink</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Patrick Cunningham  •  Kevin Dukes  •  Gloria Duryea</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Amanda Sutcliffe-Jones  •  Jodie Miller  •  Kyle Warren</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: AmerisBank</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Betty Davis  •  Dr. Jonas Gadson  •  Charlotte Gonzalez</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Outstanding Non-Profit</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: United Way of the Lowcountry</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">American Heart Association  •  Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mobile Meals  •  Rotary Club of the Lowcountry</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Community Stewardship</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Apex Broadcasting  •  Johnson Creek Tavern  •  Moe’s Southwest Grill®</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Parker Hannifin Racor Division  •  SugarBelle  •  Vinco ATM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Excellence in Free Enterprise</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">ArtiZen Yoga &amp; Massage  •   Bob Woodman Tire &amp; Motorsports</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Regional Economic Impact</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: CenturyLink</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Flint Group Beaufort  •  Lockheed Martin</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Non-commissioned Officer</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: Mr. &amp; Mrs. James W. Boozer</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Corporal Anthony C. Yan, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Junior Enlisted Service Member</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsor: CPM Federal Credit Union</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Lance Corporal Scott M. Foster, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Military Citizenship</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Col. Jim Hicks, USMC (RET)  •  Capt. David Murray, USMC</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Col. Robert Semmler, USMC (RET)  •  GySgt. Ron Voegeli, USMC (RET)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lifetime of Leadership</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">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: (list the past recipients)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Donnie Beer  •  Dr. Jonas Gadson  •  Dr. Jane Upshaw</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Chamber is also pleased to be recognizing this year’s recipient of the Pat Conroy Palmetto Achievement Award -  nationally acclaimed artist, Jonathan Green.</p>