Awards/Celebrations

For 75 years, SHRM and HR have worked together to drive change in the world of work. The effort has paid off locally. The Central Savannah River Area Society for Human Resource Management (CSRA SHRM) Chapter has been honored with the prestigious EXCEL Platinum Award by SHRM for its outstanding achievements throughout 2022. The EXCEL Platinum Award represents a significant milestone in the field of human resources, acknowledging remarkable accomplishments, strategic initiatives, and tactical endeavors that elevate the HR profession to new heights. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Three years ago, Dan and Michelle Finn opened their business in Evans, but just five weeks later, they were forced to close it, thanks to Covid. The Finns own Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa located at 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd., Suite 201 near the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. They will celebrate the business’s third anniversary on Friday, Feb. 17 with giveaways and desserts from Bottom Line Bakery & Café. That day, other local businesses, such as The Salty Beaver Fine Bath Products and Sugar and Spice Cocktail

If you’re looking for corporate gifts for your clients this holiday season, Brian and Kam Kyzer probably have just the items you need. The Kyzers own Watanut, a gourmet nut business, located at 3309 Washington Road in Augusta, and a second store in Amelia Island, Fla. Brian Kyzer said the business, which sells nut mixes, Georgia pecans, and shortbread cookies, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house on Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m., at the Augusta store. The Kyzers host a large open house every year, but they

Counselors help people find peace of mind and encouragement in the worst times of their lives. A local counseling center will soon contact its clients using a nearly $7,000 phone system, thanks to a CSRA technology company. Still Waters Professional Counseling Services in Martinez won the 2022 IntelliSystems Extreme Phone Makeover Contest, which required businesses to complete an online entry form and submit a video. “Our second Extreme Phone Makeover Contest proved to be another outstanding success,” said IntelliSystems CEO, Kevin Wade. “The winning entry was chosen by a select

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is one of the safest in the Augusta area, according to Leapfrog Group. Doctors received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Doctors Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our colleagues and physicians at Doctors Hospital,” said Joanna Conley, CEO of Doctors Hospital. “Our team is committed to providing safe, quality care to our community as exemplified by this recognition from Leapfrog.” The