Have you ever wondered where most of the items in your home came from or how your stores are always reliably stocked with your favorite items? You can thank the proud men and women of your Maritime community and associated industries that support the movement of goods and services.
Join us for a replay of the Maritime Gala to hear how the resilience of the Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC) members allowed them to not only succeed in 2020, but also surpass records from prior years. Help us recognize and celebrate those leaders whose sustained performance stood out as the best of the best while learning how this industry drives the economy and allows South Carolinians to sustain their quality of life.
Annual Meeting Program
Welcome
Mr. Nick Wong, Executive Director
Presenting Sponsor Message
Mr. Jim Newsome
President & CEO, South Carolina Ports Authority
Year-In-Review
Mr. Jeffrey McWhorter
Maritime Association Chairman of the Board
President & CEO, Palmetto Railways
Presentation of Awards
Emerging Leader Award
Mr. Mike Hedgepath, Southeastern Freight lines
presenting to:
2020- Ms. Elizabeth Hills, Charleston Branch Pilots Association
2021- Lt. Chad Ray, U.S Coast Guard
Maritime Advocate of the Year
Ms. Jessica Sage, Charleston Rigging and Marine Hardware
presenting to:
2020- CMMC Navy Yard
2021- Mr. Kyle Ward, NOAA
Beacon Award
Mr. Bill Bean, Charleston Stevedores Association
presenting to:
2020- Mr. Paul Ferri, Charleston Stevedores
2021- Mr. Loy Stewart Sr. (posthumously)
Legislator of the year
Mr. Jeffrey McWhorter, Palmetto Railways
Presenting to:
2020- Mr. Jay Lucas, Speaker of the house, South Carolina
2021- Mr. Tim Scott, U.S. Senator of South Carolina
John Hassell Award
2020- Mr. David Posek, South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors
2021- Mr. Jim Newsome, South Carolina Ports Authority CEO
Billy Adams Outstanding Volunteerism Award
Ms. Kathleen Buckley, American College of the Building Arts
presenting to:
2021- Mr. Jerry Baldwin (posthumously)
Closing Remarks
Governor Henry McMaster
