The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for The Honors awards. These seven awards recognize companies, organizations and individuals who play a critical role in advancing our region and will be recognized in May at the Honors awards ceremony presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
Submissions for The Honors will close Friday, March 15. Nominations may be submitted by current Chamber members, while nominees must have completed at least one year of membership as of February 1, 2024. Organizations and companies can be nominated in more than one category and require only one nomination to be considered for the award. Nominees will be voted on by a panel of previous award recipients.
Honors award categories include:
Small Business of the Year
Presented to an outstanding small business who has demonstrated value in community engagement, entrepreneurship, employee relations, leadership and performance. This small business has generated success by implementing creative and innovative strategies.
Innovator of the Year
This award recognizes a business or leader that has created a cutting-edge product or service that has impacted their industry/region or someone that has grown or reshaped their business in a significant and meaningful way.
Business of the Year
Recognizes an organization known for long-standing excellence, who has demonstrated business success for 20 plus years and showcases a deep dedication for advancing the business community and Charleston region.
Diversity Champion of the Year
Honors a business or leader who is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and/or community. This champion has had an undeniable impact to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to live, learn and earn.
Non-Profit of the Year
This award is presented to a local non-profit organization who is dedicated to serving the needs of our region. This non-profit has made considerable impact in enhancing lives and our community.
Community Impact Champion
This award is presented to a business or individual who has exhibited a commitment to the community by demonstrating an active leadership role through their involvement in business, civic and social service organizations.
One to Watch
Recognizes an individual rising through the ranks, with outstanding professional, personal and leadership success in the business community while contributing time and energy to advancing the Charleston region.
2023 award winners include:
– Business of the Year: REV Federal Credit Union
– Small Business of the Year: J.H.W. Enterprises
– Innovator of the Year: Code/+/Trust
– Community Impact Champion: Metanoia
– Non-Profit of the Year:My Sister’s House
– Diversity Champion of the Year: We Are Sharing Hope SC
– One to Watch: Nikki Kuniej
The highly acclaimed Joseph P. Riley Leadership award will also be presented at The Honors. This award celebrates an outstanding community volunteer who is doing extraordinary work to strengthen the community and has demonstrated a lifetime of leadership. Previous winners include Helen T. Hill (2023) Jim Newsome (2022), Dr. David Cole (2021), Dr. Jairy C. Hunter (2019), Len Hutchison (2018), Perry Keith Waring (2017), W. Brian Moody (2016) and Thompson E. Penney (2015).
To nominate an organization or individual, please fill out The Honors nomination form.
