Welcome to The Spot Light Awards Servant Leadership Recognition in Charleston

It is known that there are many individuals, in and around the city of Charleston, SC, 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.

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 64 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 86 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!

The Spot Light Awards “Recognizing & Honoring The Angels In Our Community,” will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, 7:30 — 11:00 PM, at The Charleston Gaillard Center.  The Black Tie Dinner, Red Carpet Affair, will be filmed and televised via Fox 24 during the Thanksgiving Holiday. The event will provide an exciting evening of Love, Music, and entertainment.

Our awards committee will select 18 nominated individuals as finalist, and all 18 will be recognized and honored at the event as "Angels In Our Community." Yet, only 9 recipients will actually be chosen to receive A 2018 Spot Light Award; with each award given being named; with the approval of the family, after each one 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: A portion of the proceeds from this event to benefit the 501 C-3 Future Champions Boxing Club.