The Alliance Announces 2023 Live Healthy SC Award Winners
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is pleased to announce the winners of the Live Healthy SC Award. The Live Healthy SC Award recognizes the organizations and leaders that exemplify the highest levels of commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of communities they serve.
DR. RICK FOSTER LEADERSHIP AWARD
recognizes an individual who has served as a champion for health and health equity at a local, regional, or state level. This year’s recipient is David DeStefano. David serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of We are Sharing Hope SC where he champions the cause of organ donation and leads his team to achieve record-breaking milestones in saving lives.
COMMUNITY INNOVATION AWARD
recognizes community coalition or community-based organization who demonstrates active engagement in leading and guiding innovative work for community health improvement and the elimination of health disparities. This year’s recipient is Wholespire Richland. Wholespire Richland collaborates to address essential needs such as food security and safe recreational spaces to create a healthier and more equitable environment for all residents of Richland County.
STATE IMPACT AWARD
recognizes a state level organization or coalition who demonstrates a commitment to support and takes action under the Live Healthy plan, using a collaborative approach for state health improvement. This year’s recipient is Wit Meets Grit. Wit Meets Grit’s impactful work in diverse initiatives, from local food systems to coalition building, showcases a profound dedication to statewide health improvement.
The award winners were announced at an awards ceremony during the 6th Annual Live Healthy SC Meeting in Columbia, SC on December 7th.
For more information about the Live Healthy SC Awards, please visit https://healthiersc.org/live-healthy-sc-meeting-2023.
About the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is a coalition of more than 60 executive leaders from diverse organizations across the state working together to improve the health and well-being of all South Carolinians.
Learn more about the Alliance at www.healthiersc.org.