The Board of Directors and the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council congratulate the 2026 Honorees!
The CRC is leading the fight for Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion in the Midlands.
A CELEBRATION OF PAUL LIVINGSTON
Join the community for an evening of dinner and tribute honoring more than 30 years of public service in the Midlands.
DATE & TIME
Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 6:30 PM
LOCATION
USC Pastides Alumni Center
ATTIRE
Business Professional
Upcoming Events
2026 Honorees
Milton Kimpson Community Service Award
The Honorable Tameika Isaac Devine
2026 Bates-Jones Equity and Philanthropy Award
The Honorable Major General Robin Stilwell
Anthony Jackson and Prisma Health
Hyman Rubin Sr. Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable Clifton B. Newman
The Honorable Robert Livingston Jr.
Emerging Leaders Social Justice Academy
The Emerging Leaders Social Justice Academy is a six-month leadership development initiative is designed to prepare emerging leaders (ages 18–24) to become effective advocates for equity, inclusion, and fostering systemic change in their communities. Modeled after the structure and experiential learning approach of programs like the NAACP’s NEXT GEN Program, this initiative combines leadership theory, social justice education, and hands-on community engagement to prepare participants to lead with purpose and equity.
NOW ENROLLING
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CRC Board Members (l-R) Tyler Bailey, Anthony Stovall, Mitch Willoughby, Sheila Harris, Dr. Teresa Holmes, and Shandelle Simmons pause to recognize donations made to the CRC scholarship fund by M. Willoughby and A. Stovall to help gifted high school seniors with college expenses.
The deadline for applicants to apply is May 1, 2026.
CRC Board Members (l-R) Tyler Bailey, Anthony Stovall, Mitch Willoughby, Sheila Harris, Dr. Teresa Holmes, and Shandelle Simmons pause to recognize donations made to the CRC scholarship fund by M. Willoughby and A. Stovall to help gifted high school seniors with college expenses.
The deadline for applicants to apply is May 1, 2026.
News
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Luncheon Sponsors... Thank you to our 2026 Annual Luncheon Sponsors...
Presenting Sponsors
Bridge Builder Sponsors
Community Leader Sponsors
Richland County Council
Community Partner Sponsors
Friends of the CRC
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy
- First Horizon Bank
- Milton G. Kimpson Family
- Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
- Santee Cooper
- Security Federal Bank
Supporters of the CRC
- A. A. Dicks Funeral Home
- CCCF Czsiar Turnquist Fund
- Columbia Urban League, Inc.
- Cromartie Law Firm
- Dr. Eurydice Bauer
- First Citizens Bank
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Halligan Mahoney & Williams
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Sheila Harris
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J. Patrick Hudson
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Ceasar Leysath
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Lynn Hutto
- Joel Lourie
- Emma Myers & Ralph Bailey
- NAACP – Columbia Branch
- The Salley Family
- Shandelle Simmons
- S. C. Human Affairs Commission
Thank You to Our 61st Anniversary Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Community Partners
Bridge Builders
Additional Resources
Richland County
City of Columbia
Early Giving for Midlands Gives is Now Open!
Midlands Gives Day is May 7, 2024.