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Golden Apple Award Luncheon
February 27, 2025-
Columbia, SC – Thursday, May 8th, 2025 – The Golden Apple Awards Luncheon is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations to public education in Richland County, South Carolina. This prestigious luncheon, held during Teacher Appreciation Week, honors those who are shaping the future of education through their service, leadership, and dedication.
The event will feature honorees from various sectors—business, government, nonprofit, civil rights education, teaching, and students—each representing a different facet of education. The Golden Apple Awards will recognize the hard work, commitment, and impact these individuals and organizations have made in the local educational landscape.
Date & Location:
Location: The Palmetto Club, Columbia, SC
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
2025 Golden Apple Award Recipients
- Business and Education Partnership Award – Colonial Life
- Government Leader in Education Award – The Honorable Inez Tenenbaum, Former State Superintendent of Education & Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Community Impact Award – Georgia Mjartin, CEO, Central Carolina Community Foundation
- Pioneer in Education Award – Dr. Bobby Donaldson, Associate Professor, USofC
- Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Tracey Swilley, Principal, Fairfield Central High School
- Future Leader in Education Award- Kristian Sanchez, Columbia College, Call Me MISTER Program
