Connect Young Professionals represents is dedicated to engaging and empowering young professionals to become future leaders by providing personal and professional development opportunities through programming, networking, and civic involvement.
“This is always a great event to recognize the outstanding contributions made by these emerging leaders. The chamber is proud to profile these community leaders that are working to help make Greenwood grow and prosper for generations to come,” said David Trent, Chamber Board Chair
“Nominees came from all across Greenwood County,” said Trentsie Williams, Chamber President & CEO. “We’re fortunate to have so many outstanding young professionals actively involved in our community—they truly represent the future of Greenwood.”
The following honorees will be recognized at the awards dinner:
Jalissa Adger, Piedmont Technical College
JC Crowder, Lonza
Myia Galloway, United Way of the Lakelands
Katie Hamilton-Smith, City of Greenwood
Robert Miller, Self Regional Healthcare
Whitney Nicholson-Allen, Food Bank of Greenwood County
Dr. Richard Philipp, Self Regional Healthcare
Chandler Skelly, Self Regional Healthcare
Admission is $30/Chamber Member, $35/Non-Member, and reserved sponsor tables are also available for the program. Registration will open at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 6:00 p.m. For more information or to register for the dinner, please visit the Chamber’s website at