10/23/2026
What an incredible evening celebrating excellence in the Lowcountry!
Last night, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 Civitas Awards, presented by Beaufort Memorial, recognizing the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication make our community an extraordinary place to live and work.
🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Civitas Award winners!
🏆 Cornerstone Award – Small Business Excellence
Presented by Coastal Waste Recycling
SK Signs, Designs & Marketing
🏆 Torchbearer Award – Regional Economic Impact
Presented by Sparklight
“Only from Our Waters” Initiative
🏆 Trailblazer Award – Free Enterprise Investment
Presented by USCB
The Kitchen
🏆 Caretaker Award – Outstanding Nonprofit
Presented by United Way of the Lowcountry
Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust
🏆 Sentinel Award – Military Citizenship
Presented by Lockheed Martin
Sergeant Mark M. Rivera
🏆 Buzzworthy Award – Rising Professional
Presented by 303 Associates
Dr. Sherwood Miler
🏆 Pillar Award – Community Leadership
Presented by Alliance Consulting Engineers
Marilyn Harris
🏆 2026 Lifetime of Leadership Award
Presented by past Lifetime of Leadership recipients and sponsored by Grayco
Charley Webb
🏆 Chairman’s Award – Advancement of the Chamber’s Mission
The Burris Family
Each of these honorees represents the spirit of the Civitas Awards: a commitment to excellence, service, leadership, and making a lasting difference in our region.
A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Beaufort Memorial, our award sponsors, and everyone who joined us for this special celebration.
To all our nominees, finalists, and winners, congratulations! Your passion and contributions continue to move our community forward.