The Community Foundation of Greenville and TOWN magazine proudly present the seven recipients of the 2025 Charitable Giving Awards. Each year, we are honored to share the stories of people, organizations, and businesses that are steadfast in their efforts to improve the lives of people across the Upstate.
Through their vision and leadership, each recipient has built a legacy of extraordinary impact. Their stories show that while they take pride in the strides that have been made, their dedication is as strong as ever to keep moving the community forward.
2025 Charitable Giving Awards Recipients
2025 Education Spirit Award: Damon Qualls for BOLD Leadership Network
BOLD Leadership Network develops leaders in local education and beyond Never underestimate the power of fellowship. That’s a lesson Damon ...
2025 Community Spirit Award: Katy Pugh Smith for Greater Good Greenville
Katy Pugh Smith brings groups together to improve services for people in need ...
Photos: 2025 Charitable Giving Awards
The annual event recognizes seven people and organizations that give their time and talents to make the Upstate healthier ...
2025 Leadership in Arts Award: Jessica Satava for Greenville Symphony Orchestra
GSO's Jessica Satava is honored with the Leadership in Arts Award ...
2025 Ruth Nicholson Award: Kate Dabbs
Kate Dabbs learned early lessons about sharing her skills to benefit others ...
2025 Philanthropic Spirit Award: Greenville Women Giving
Greenville Women Giving celebrates two decades of giving ...
2025 Healthcare Transformation Award: Shriners Children’s Greenville
Since 1927, Shriners Children’s Greenville has pursued its mission of life-changing care for young patients Shriners Children’s Greenville, one of ...
2025 Visionary Leadership Award: Greenville Mayor Knox White
Serving his eighth and final term as Greenville’s mayor, Knox White leads the city into a new era of growth ...
