With locations across the Midlands, Legacy Martial Arts’ after school program offers an opportunity for kids to engage in physical activity, socialize, and learn respect, perseverance and discipline — all while having fun and giving working parents a peace of mind. Honorable Mention: Ezekiel Ministries, Columbia Martial Arts & Fitness Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, established in 1936, offers personal and business finance services at locations across the Columbia area. The institution is also a common sight around the community, with frequent donations to local charities, a scholarship fund and free document shredding days every year.
Honorable Mention: AllSouth Federal Credit Union, S.C. State Credit Union For nearly a decade, Fort Jackson National Cemetery has offered a place to lay veterans to rest after they pass on.
Spanning over 585 acres, the cemetery is located about just off Interstate 20 on property formerly held by Fort Jackson and offers a stately and peaceful place for deceased veterans and their families. Honorable Mention: Bush River Gardens, Greenhaven Memorial Gardens SC Whitmore School is a public charter school that has served thousands of students across the state since 2011. As an online school, SC Whitmore allows students to pursue advanced learning at their own pace, including offering early graduation opportunities for advanced students and flexible schedules.
Honorable Mention: American Leadership Academy, Gray Collegiate Academy Palmetto.