Servant Leadership Recognition in Charleston

Why We Need This Event

It is known that there are many individuals, in and around the The State of South Carolina, who are thought of as “Angels on Earth.” These individuals work tirelessly; giving of their time, energy, and money, to make a positive difference for others in their communities, while neither seeking nor expecting anything in return.

The Host of this event seeks to create an opportunity to thank these “Angels,” to show them that they are appreciated, by giving them “Their Flowers” while they are alive. The host also seeks to utilize this event to open the eyes of others, to see that they too can do positive things that will change lives, and make a real difference in our communities.

About The Founders

Fair Deal Grocery “The Spot 47” is a business that was opened in 1953 by Paul and Gladys Powell, and it has been a family owned staple of the community; providing a multitude of services and support, for the last 65 years.

Being that the business has been around all of these years, the owners are fully aware of the difference that one positive individual can make in a community. As a matter of fact, Ms. Gladys, who is now 87 years young, has always been that individual for the store’s neighborhood; on the east side of the city. The Seeds of Love, that she planted over the many years, are still producing positive outcomes to this day!

Event Highlights

The Spot Light Awards “Recognizing & Honoring The Angels In Our Community,” will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 7:30 — 11:00 PM, at The Charleston Gaillard Center. The Black Tie Dinner, Red Carpet Affair, will be filmed and televised via NBC/CW Affiliates in Charleston, Florence/Myrtle Beach, and Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina, during the Thanksgiving Holiday. This event will offer an evening of Agape Love, Music, & Entertainment.

The awards committee will select 18 nominated individuals as finalist, and all 18 will be recognized and honored at the event as "Angels In Our Communities." Yet, only 9 recipients will be chosen to receive A 2019 Spot Light Award. By approval of the families, the awards will be named in honor of each of the Emanuel 9 victims. Thus, each winner will be chosen partially due to a quality that they co-exhibit with the Emanuel Victim their award is named for.

Note: The Spot Light Awards is sponsored by The Angel Alliance Inc., a 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Organization. www.TheAngelAlliance.com

How It Works

Nominate a Servant Leader "Angel" from any community in the state of SC.

We will start accepting Nominations on Monday, May 27, 2019. You can email us at SpotLightAwards47@gmail.com or call us at 854-444-3167, to give us your name, contact phone number, and the name of the person(s) you would like to nominate. Someone from The Spot Light Awards 2019 will contact you.

Become a sponsor...

It is very easy to for you/your company to get involved as a sponsor. 1. You can select from the sponsorship options, below, on our website 2. You may drop us a note via email, or give us a call, for more information, and we will definitely get in touch with you. Please send your email to SpotLightAwards47@gmail.com or call us @ 854-444-3167.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPOT LIGHT AWARDS 2019 FINALIST!

Samuel Bellamy

Katie Blomquist

Louise Brown

Regina Duggins

Traci Fant

William J. Hamilton III

Sarena & Raphael James

John A. Kauth

ReZsaun Lewis

Valencia Cash & Mavis Manigault

Vermell Polite Meaders

Stephanie Aisha Miller

Nicole Orsini

Patrick Patterson

Ragina Scott Saunders

Tina L. Singleton

Elizabeth Stribling

Tisa M. Whack

We Are Proud To Introduce Our Spot Light Awards 2019 Hosts

Carolyn Murray

With a 30+ year broadcasting career, Carolyn is the recipient of several journalism awards for anchoring and reporting. She was awarded the Southeast Region Emmys in 2000 and 2016, as well as numerous awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association and South Carolina Associated Press for anchoring and reporting. An effective and empathetic storyteller, Carolyn has interviewed leaders, entertainers and athletes of local, national and internationally renowned individuals, including U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the late Coretta Scott King, U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Oprah Winfrey, baseball legend Hank Aaron, and former astronaut and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (USMC-Ret.). Carolyn has also flown with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and The U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Carolyn Murray co-anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. editions of Count On News 2 on WCBD-TV. and She co-anchors the 10 p.m. news on the Lowcountry CW Network.

Octavia Mitchell

An Emmy award winning journalist, Octavia has received numerous awards and accolades for her role in the community. Some of her previous recognition's and honors include “Most Cheerful News Anchor” by the Charleston City Paper, and “Community Tribute Honoree” by the MOJA Arts Festival. Her photo has graced the cover of Women of Fruit magazine, and she was recently inducted into The Citadel's Zucker Family School of Education’s WALL OF FAME. Octavia has served as the media champion for the Lowcountry American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign for several years. Octavia Mitchell anchors WCBD News 2 Today and News 2 Midday