Graham Praises Anderson at Annual Chamber Awards

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was the keynote speaker at the 2024 Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Civic Center on Monday, where he said $5 million was coming to Anderson to help bring the mega convenience store Buc-ee’s to Exit 21. Graham also offered lauded the efforts of the chamber and the cooperative effort which made Anderson a special place in the state’s econonmy.

But the focus of the event was to honor those who made the chamber and community a success over the past year.

This year’s winners were:

Pam Christopher, was awarded South Carolina Chamber Executive of the Year

Carol Burdette, President and CEO of United Way of Anderson, was honored with the Duke Citizenship & Service Award

Lois Philyaw, middle left, is presented the Ambassador of the Year

Jonathon Brissey, Young Professional of the Year

Steve Dean, New Foundations Home for Children, Non-Profit Director of the Year