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.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tourism Leadership</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sponsors: The Brandon Agency, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport,  South Carolina Lowcountry Resort Islands Tourism Commission</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cuthbert House Inn</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;">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;">Gloria Duryea</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;">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;">Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Community Stewardship</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">SugarBelle</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Excellence in Free Enterprise</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">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;">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;">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!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Dr. Jane Upshaw</p>
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