Past Award Winners

2009 Winners

Young Professional of the Year
Jenifer Sweat
FSA-Full Steam Ahead Inc. Fire and Water Restoration

Community Service
Burroughs & Chapin Company

Business Innovation
Carolina Improv Company

Operating Green Award
Brookgreen Gardens

Small Business of the Year
Croissants Bistro & Bakery

Volunteer of the Year
Julie Kopnicky
United Way of Horry County

Chairman's Choice Awards
Santee Cooper

Citizen of the Year
Woody Crosby

Ashby Ward Pioneer Award
James Benton

LGS Ann Debock Award
Greg Everett

Ambassador of the Year
Jenafor Braley

Hospitality Employee of the Year
Michele "Micki" Sisson
Island Vista

2008

Hospitality Employee of the Year Rodney Grant Springmaid Beach Resort
Young Professional of the Year Chris Butler Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show
Community Service Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Business Innovation Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Business Image DDC Engineers Inc.
Small Business of the Year GS Magazine
Citizen of the Year Wayne Gray
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year Thomas "Tom" J. Rogers
Ambassador of the Year Jenafor Braley
Leadership Grand Strand's 2008 Ann DeBock Leadership Award David Brittain
Volunteer of the Year Shannon Camp

2007

Business Image Ripley's Aquarium
Business Innovation Classic Home Building and Design, Inc.
Small Business Target Media
Community Service Hall Custom Homes/Custom Classic Home Building & Design, Inc.
Hospitality Employee of the Year Sue PariseauRipley's Boulevard Attractions
Ambassador of the Year Fidencia Pla Keller Williams Realty
Volunteer of the Year Lyn Smith Capt. Dick's Marina
Leadership Grand Strand's 2007 Ann DeBock Leadership Award Dennis Wade The Jackson Companies
Citizen of the Year Greg Everett Myrtle Beach Herald
Ashby Ward Pioneers of the Year Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson The Jackson Companies

2006

Business Innovation Shredright Corp.
Community Service Sam's Club
Business Image Waccamaw Community Hospital
Small Business Shredright Corp.
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken Avon independent sales representative
Volunteer of the Year Kermit "K2" Gibson Sam's Club
Hospitality Employee of the Year Bryan BarnesSpringmaid Beach Resort
Citizen of the Year Dr. Gerrita Postlewait
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year Cecil Brandon, Jr.

2005

Hospitality Employee Emma Grate Dayton House Resort
Business Innovation Award World Tour Golf Links
Community Service Award Associated Insurors
Business Image Award Brookgreen Gardens
Small Business Award FastSigns
Ambassador of the Year Jenafor Braley
Volunteer of the Year Diane DeVaughn Stokes

2004

Hospitality Employee Early Ayers Ocean Park Resort
Business Innovation Award Benji's Bed & Breakfast
Community Service Award Grand Strand Humane Society
Business Image Award GS Magazine
Small Business Award The Cypress Inn
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken
Volunteer of the Year Doris Whiteley

2003

Hospitality Employee Eddie Williams Hampton Inn
Business Innovation Award Waccamaw Community Hospital
Community Service Award Jackson Companies
Business Image Award Inlet Square Mall
Ambassador of the Year Ian Robinson

2002

Hospitality Employee Vernell RamseySpringmaid Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center
Business Innovation Award Strand Regional Specialty Associates
Community Service Award Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Business Image Award Grand Strand Humane Society
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken

2001

Hospitality Employee Sandy Sloan Hampton Inn-Broadway at the Beach
Business Innovation Award Santee Cooper
Community Service Award Crabby Mike's Seafood
Business Image Award Carolina Opry
Ambassador of the Year Heather Finley