Named after Beaufortonian Robert Smalls, the Robert Smalls Leadership Award is an honor bestowed bi-annually upon a conservative leader who has displayed extraordinary leadership by exhibiting courage, wisdom, perseverance, and justice, using a high level of professionalism to impact the lives of others.
This year we are honored to have United States Senator Marsha Blackburn as our recipient of this year’s award.
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Want an Ad in the Robert Smalls Award Dinner Journal? Purchase a “half-page” ad for $250. Journal will be distributed at the Award Dinner and to Sponsors and Guests. A “digital” version of the journal will be available on the website and emailed to our list, over 1500 subscribers.
Want to Upgrade your ticket to a “Premium Ticket”? Priority seating and admission to the VIP reception are included.
Sponsorship Levels
A lowcountry legend, Robert Smalls was a war hero and champion of freedom. With your sponsorship, you too can be a champion of freedom.
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Whether at war or during times of peace, Robert Smalls was a lifelong pursuer of freedom for himself and his community. Become a Freedom Fighter Sponsor
At this sponsorship level, you will enjoy:
- 8 premium tickets to the event and VIP reception
- Featured Logo Placement at the event
- Full page ad in the event program
- Featured video message at event
- Social madia and online recognition
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While most of the south was turning blue, in 1874 Beaufort elected Robert Smalls to represent South Carolina's 5th congressional district. He was the last Republican to represent the district until the election of Mick Mulvaney in 2011. Become a Congessman Sponsor
At this sponsorship level, you will enjoy:
- 6 premium tickets to the event and VIP reception
- Full page ad in the event program
- Featured video message at event
- Social media and online recognition
- Unique recognition to our members -
After taking over the ship and freeing his family and fellow crewmembers, Robert Smalls was given command of the Planter and served as its Captain for the remainder of the Civil War. Become a Captain Sponsor
At this sponsorship level, you will enjoy:
- 6 tickets to the event and VIP reception
- Half page ad in the event program
- Social media recognition -
As pilot of the Planter, a transport ship based out of Charleston, Robert Smalls took over the ship and set sail to take his crew and their families north. He snuck past Confederate strongholds to reach the Union naval blockade squadron and turned the Planter over. He was later promoted to Captain and given command of the Planter in 1864. Become a Pilot Sponsor
At this sponsorship level, you will enjoy:
- 4 tickets to the event and VIP reception
- Quarter page ad in the event program
- Social media recognition -
After the war, Robert Smalls returned to Beaufort a war hero and purchased the plantation on which he had previously been enslaved. He was a Beaufort businessman, advocate for education, and served as a delegate to the State Republican Convention where he helped write South Carolina’s State Constitution. Become a Beaufortonian Sponsor
At this sponsorship level, you will enjoy:
- 2 tickets to the event and VIP reception
- Recognition in the event program
- Social media recognition
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