Celebrating bluffton businesses
The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and individuals in the Greater Bluffton area at the eighth Annual Golden Oyster Awards Gala (presented by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry), an event to honor businesses and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the Chamber and the community. The event was held at Pinckney Hall in Sun City.
More than 45 businesses were nominated to receive an award for nine different categories. Nominee applications for the awards were vetted by individuals in the Chamber of Commerce industry from Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida. Based on specific award category criteria, the following local businesses were recognized as recipients among the different categories:
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Monty Schwartz
• Bluffton Chamber Young Professional of the Year: Marcus Walsh
• Non-Profit of the Year: Programs for Exceptional People (PEP)
• Community Philanthropy Award: Pay Proudly
• New Business of the Year: Southern Sky Recovery
• Business of the Year: WHHI-TV
• Chamber Member of the Year: Oceano Blue Media
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Daniel Wood
Oceano Blue Media was recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Pearl Award, the highest honor that is awarded to a recipient based on standing out above the rest for their contributions and service to the Greater Bluffton area.
“It is a true honor and privilege to prestigiously recognize local businesses for their contributions that they have made to the Greater Bluffton community,” said Natalie Osterman, CEO of the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “This event was a true testament to the Greater Bluffton community, and we were elated to see so many women and men coming together to celebrate, connect, and support local businesses.”
Since its creation in 2012, the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce has been the “voice” of local businesses, providing them with valuable resources to help them connect, grow, and succeed in an ever-changing economy. For more information, visit www.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.
