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Special Events

Special Events

Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon

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2008 Annual Membership Meeting

Keynote:
Speaker:

 

Dr. Frank Luntz
Words That Work
It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear

Frank Luntz

When:   Oct. 29, 2008 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Click here to view meeting agenda
Click here to view meeting flyer (PDF)
Where:  

Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Myrtle Beach

Cost:   $45 Members - $55 NonMembers
$450 for a reserved table for 10 (includes a table tent with company name)

Award
Nominations:
  Thank you for all your business and individual awards nominations. Nominations were accepted until Sept. 4. The winners will be announced at the annual meeting. Check back soon to see a list of finalists.
   

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    Sponsorship opportunities available. (PDF)
   

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call Amie Lee, director of special events at (843) 916-7238 or e-mail.

2008 Business and Individual Award Finalists

Hospitality Employee of the Year
John Glover, Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Rodney Graham, Springmaid Beach Resort 
Linda Manigault, Holiday Inn at the Pavilion

Young Professional of the Year
Sara Boling, CENTURY 21 Boling & Associates Inc.
Chris Butler, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show 
Shannon Camp, The Jackson Companies

Community Service
Brookgreen Gardens
Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Sheraton Broadway Plantation

Business Innovation
Carolina Forest Imaging Center, LLC
Croissants Bakery & Cafe
New School Stock, Storage & Installation

Business Image
Croissants Bakery & Café
DDC Engineers Inc. 
FSA-Full Steam Ahead Inc. Fire & Water Restoration
GS Magazine

Small Business of the Year
GS Magazine 
Hart to Heart Media Inc.
Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach
Innovative Hiring Technology (IHT)/Grand Strand Inc.

Citizen of the Year
Woody Crosby
William “Harry” Dill
Wayne Gray

Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year
Vernie Dove
Calvin Gilmore
Thomas “Tom” J. Rogers

Past Award Winners

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 Pariseau Ripley’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 Barnes Springmaid 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 EmployeeEddie 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 Ramsey Springmaid 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

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