b'JIM NEWSOME RECEIVED THE CHAMBERS 2022 JOSEPH P. RILEY LEADERSHIP AWARD IN SEPTEMBER 2022. Named after one of the regions most notable and popular leaders, theDuring his SC Ports tenure (20092022), Newsome significantly late father of Former Mayor Joe Riley, the Joseph P. Riley award wasenhanced Port operations, grew the Ports cargo base with strategic initiated in 1992 by the Charleston Metro Chamber. This prestigiousinvestments, led the doubling of cargo volumes in a decade and award recognizes an outstanding leader who has, through a lifetime ofsuccessfully created vital infrastructure projects. His efforts ensured a leadership, committed to making the community a better place to live,fluid supply chain and created jobs throughout the state.work and do business. Recipients of the award are dedicated to serving and strengthening the Charleston community.JOSEPH P. RILEY LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS1993John E. Huguley2003Vernon B. Strickland2013Wilbur E. Johnson 1994Major Gen. James A. Grimsley, Jr.2004Hugh C. Lane, Jr.2014Charles T. Charlie Cole 1995C. Ronald Coward2005Mary D. Thornley2015Thompson Penney 1996Frank E. Lucas2006William A. Moody, Jr.2016W. Brian Moody 1997Thomas E. Thornhill2007Brigadier Gen. Thomas A. Mikolajcik2017Perry Keith Waring 1998M. William Youngblood2008Jerry Zucker2018Leonard L. Hutchison III 1999John M. Settle2009Mayor Harry M. Hallman, Jr.2019Dr. Jairy C. Hunter 2000Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr.2010Frank S. Hanckel2021Dr. David J. Cole 2001Anita G. Zucker2011Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.2022Jim Newsome 2002Gordan B. Stine2012Richard D. Elliott2023Helen T. Hill12 CHAMBER RETROSPECTIVE250 YEARS'