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Annual Seaside Soirée Business Awards
The 2024 Seaside Soiree Annual Business Awards will take place on March 21st at 5:30 PM at the Bay Watch Resort and Conference Center. Individual tickets are on sale now.
Click here for individual tickets.
Presenting the Finalists for the 2024 Business Awards
Small Business | Mid-Size Business |
45th Ave Crab House & Deli | Freedom Boat Club |
North Myrtle Beach Times | Greg Norman Australian Grille |
Philomena’s Catering Co. | Ripley’s Attractions of Myrtle Beach |
Sand Dollar Media | |
Large Business | New Business |
Anderson Brothers Bank | Cha House |
Bay Watch Resort | Coastal Pooper Scooper |
HTC | Sweet Girlz Bakery and Café |
V’s Type Boutique | |
Non-Profit | Impact for Excellence in Customer Service |
Champion Autism Network | Coastal Paws Pet Resort |
NMB Rescue Squad | Greg Norman Australian Grille |
NMB Woman’s Club | Hope Taylor & Co. |
North Strand Helping Hand | |
Catalyst for Outstanding Community Service - Business | Catalyst for Outstanding Community Service - Individual |
Anderson Brothers Bank | AJ Gohil – East Coast Golf Management |
Hampton Inn Harbourgate | Charlene Dougherty - 3001 Nightlife |
Sand Dollar Media | Melissa Drake - Spann Roofing & Sheet Metal |
Santee Cooper | Stephanie Chestnut – Bay Watch Resort & Conference Center |
Rising Star | |
Anna Strickland – Santee Cooper | |
Heather Zanfardino – Cha House | |
Lindsey Winner – United Community Bank | |
Weston Parker – MyrtleBeachVacationRentals.com |
Presenting Recipients for the 2024 Business Awards
Valor Award:
Destination North Myrtle Beach congratulates the 2024 recipients of the 2024 Valor Award. The Valor Award is presented to an individual for acts of valor demonstrated over the past year. These individuals faced an emergency, provided strength, compassion, and bravery to help someone in danger.
On behalf of the NMB Police Department:
- Officer Nicholas DeRitis, NMB Police Department
- Officer Emerson Gross, NMB Police Department
On behalf of NMB Fire Rescue:
- Joshua Andrews, NMB Fire Department
- Tyler Gill, NMB Police Department
- Ryan Sigsworth, NMB Rescue Squad
Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award:
Destination North Myrtle Beach is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award to be the Society of Stranders. Each year, the Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization that exemplifies the leadership qualities, character, and dedication to selfless service that the late Senator Dick Elliott epitomized during his life. The recipient is selected each year by the Destination North Myrtle Beach Board Chair. The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Shag being designated the South Carolina State Dance. Many festivities and activities are scheduled throughout the year to commemorate this milestone.
The Society of Stranders hosts several events throughout the year including Spring Safari, Fall Migration, Mid-Winter Break, and various workshops. These events bring thousands of Shaggers to North Myrtle Beach, providing a $12 million-dollar economic impact during their 10-day events. SOS is in its 44th year of existence and consists of over 13,500 members from across the United States as well as international members from Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Small Business of the Year Award
Awarded to an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach, with fewer than 50 employees and not part of a franchise, for their demonstrated growth in our community workforce and revenue. The honoree will have demonstrated its ability to thrive in the community and contributes their time and resources to make North Myrtle Beach a great place to work, live, and visit.
2023: Roca Roja Cantina
2022: Ella's Ice Cream
2021: Daniello's Pizzerio & Pub
2020: Callie Wise - State Farm Insurance Agent
2019: Wholesale Flooring Company
2018: Sea -Server LLC.
Mid-Size Business of the Year
Awarded to an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach, with 51-200 employees and may be part of a franchise, for their demonstrated significant presence in the North Myrtle Beach community. The honoree should be recognized locally and regionally by their respective business sector, while demonstrating leadership in their sector. Honorees should provide leadership in local boards and commissions, contributing their time and resources to make North Myrtle Beach a great place to work, live, and visit.
Large Business of the Year
Awarded to an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach, with 201+ employees and may be a part of a franchise, for their demonstrated significant presence in the North Myrtle Beach community. They should be headquartered in the community, or with a significant presence in North Myrtle Beach. Nominees will have shown remarkable growth and stability and be recognized locally and regionally by their respective business sector, while also demonstrating leadership in their sector. Honorees should provide leadership in local boards and commissions, contributing their time and resources to make North Myrtle Beach a great place to work, live, and visit.
2023: Prince Resort
2021: McLeod Health
2020: 810 Billiards & Bowling - North Myrtle Beach
2019: Lucy Buffet's Lulu's
2018: J&J Air
New Business of the Year
Awarded to the new business and Destination North Myrtle Beach investor/partner that has demonstrated success within the first 12 months of opening their business in North Myrtle Beach. Nominees should have built a reputation for quality products or services as well as customer service and began by actively participating in the community.
2023: Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar - North Myrtle Beach
2022: Wine Therapy
2021: Mobile Urgent Care
2020: Ella's Ice Cream
2018: Melt Ice Cream
Non-Profit Of The Year
Awarded to a 501(c)3 charitable organization and Destination North Myrtle Beach investor/partner for its community outreach and excellence in fundraising to improve the quality of life of North Myrtle Beach and/or assist a specific group to fulfill specific needs. Nominees will demonstrate a clear impact on the lives of people in North Myrtle Beach. The honoree is an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach.
2023: Waccamaw Community Foundation
2022: Sea Haven, Inc.
2021: Humane Society of NMB
2019: Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer
Impact Award for Excellence in Customer Service
Awarded to an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach for the impact of their customer services. Nominees will demonstrate customer reviews and overall ratings that show they are impacting the reputation of the greater community by taking care of their customers. Honorees will have testimonials about the experience they had with the said business.
2024: Nominate a business for the Impact Award for Excellence in Customer Service
2023: DEWS
2022: Jamesha Gore-Coggin - State Farm
2021: Freedom Boat Club
2020: Sand Dollarz
2019: Chick-fil-a North Myrtle Beach
2018: McLeod Health
Catalyst Award For Outstanding Community Service
Awarded to an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach for outstanding community service. The nominee will demonstrate the multiple opportunities to serve the community which are made accessible and celebrated throughout their organization. This includes leadership in local clubs, boards, and commissions. The Honoree will have demonstrated their involvement in addressing an issue, challenge, or opportunity to make North Myrtle Beach a better place to live, work, and visit.
2024: Nominate a business for the Catalyst Award For Outstanding Community Service
2023: Barefoot Landing
2022: Callie Wise-State Farm
2021: Chick-fil-a North Myrtle Beach
2020: Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach
2019: Myrtle Beach Pelicans
2018: Tidelands Health
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star is someone who works for an investor/partner of Destination North Myrtle Beach as an employee, manager, and/or owner who is 40 years or younger. The nominee will have demonstrated an ability to contribute their time and talents to their business sector and the community.
2022: Corey Richardson - Carolina Property Specialist
2022: Alex Husner- Condo World
2021: Alexia Edge- Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach
2019: Benjamin Clyburn- Condo World
Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award
The Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award is in the name of Dick Elliot, an individual and community leader who epitomized what it means to be a leader, for his family, for his community, and for a lifetime of exceptional dedicated service to the city of North Myrtle Beach and the State of South Carolina.
Dick Elliott always met the challenges life had in store. For over three decades, whether as a businessman, councilman, state representative, or state senator, Dick Elliott served the people of South Carolina with honor and dignity. He left an indelible mark on our community and state. Few have reached the level of personal and professional success that Dick Elliott has achieved during his lifetime.
Dick Elliott was a dedicated husband, father, businessman, and public servant driven to making this community and state a better place.
Each year, the Senator Dick Elliott Excellence in Leadership Award will be presented to the individual who best exemplifies the leadership qualities, character, and dedication to selfless service that Dick Elliott epitomized during his life. As has been the custom of the chamber, the board chair selects this award recipient.
2024: Society of Stranders
2023: Harold Worley - Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort
2022: Rayford Vereen
*Previously titled NMB Chairman's Award*
2021: Jeri McCumbee- MedCare Urgent Care
2019: Mendel Bell - Touch MedSpa
2018: Ricky Martin - Martin Heat and Air
Ambassador of the Year
This individual exemplifies the characteristics sought for all Ambassadors; enthusiasm, sincerity, and the ability to represent our organization and community on a peer-to-peer basis. This award is voted upon solely by the Destination NMB Ambassadors. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador for Destination NMB, contact Nick Falcone at nfalcone@destinationnmb.com.
2023: Bailey Johnson - Monarch Roofing
2022: Barbara Tilton - Liberty Tax
2021: Mark Lane-Sand Dollars
2020: Tami Lee-Liberty Tax
2019: Mark Lane-Sand Dollars
2018: Michelle Mate-Sea Server
Valor Award
The Valor Award will be presented to an individual for acts of valor demonstrated over the past year. Nominees will describe how the individual faced an emergency, provided strength, compassion, and bravery to help someone in danger. These awards are selected by the respective Public Safety Departments of North Myrtle Beach.
2024: Officer Nicholas DeRitis, NMB Police Department
Officer Emerson Gross, NMB Police Department
Joshua Andrews, NMB Fire Department
Tyler Gill, NMB Police Department
Ryan Sigsworth, NMB Rescue Squad
2023: Officer Wesley Foushee-Pugh, NMB Police
Engineer Andy Hamer, NMB Fire Rescue
2022: Officer Ian Vaughn, NMB Police
Firefighter Kevin Polich, NMB Fire Rescue
2021: Sgt. Gordon Best, NMB Police
Lt. Nathan Marker, NMB Fire Rescue
2020: Jason Whedon, NMB Fire Rescue
2019: Officer Brandon Beaudoin of the North Myrtle Beach Police Department