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Ray Tanner to Speak at Manufacturer of the Year Awards August 29
Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon
August 29 ~ Embassy Suites, Columbia
Registration - 11:30 a.m. Luncheon - Noon
The keynote speaker at South Carolina's premier manufacturing awards event, the Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon, will be Ray Tanner, longtime Gamecock baseball coach and recently named University of South Carolina athletics director. A three-time National Coach of the Year and Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, Tanner just completed his 16th year as head coach at the University of South Carolina. Tanner has established one of the premier programs in college baseball. He led the Garnet & Black to two NCAA Division I baseball championships, a pair of national runner-up finishes, six College World Series appearances, three SEC championships, six SEC Eastern division titles, a SEC tournament crown and 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. University of South Carolina president Dr. Harris Pastides announced July 13 that Ray Tanner had been selected as the university’s new director of athletics. Tanner will begin his new duties on August 2.
The South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year Awards Luncheon is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of South Carolina manufacturers. The luncheon, set for August 29, will culminate with the announcement of three South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year award recipients. This year, we will honor 11 nominees. Only one exclusive sponsorship opportunity remains, a perfect fit for vendors and suppliers. As a platinum sponsor, a company representative will have the exclusive opportunity to speak and present the South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year Award – Small Employer. Click here to view the sponsorship opportunities. Please contact Alexa Stillwell directly at (803) 255-2621 if you have any questions.
