Fred R. Sheheen Award

In 2017, the Award for Nonprofit Leadership was renamed to honor Fred Sheheen, founder of the Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University, and a pssionate advocate for the nonprofit community and excellence in leadership.

This leadership award recognizes a graduate of Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University or a Together SC member who has excelled in the management of their organization through organizational and resource development.

This award is sponsored by the Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University and Together SC.

Recipients receive:

• $500 cash award by Francis Marion University
• A distinguished award to proudly display in their office
• Registration to the FMU NPLI Alumni Training Day on May 15, 2020
• Registration to the 2021 Nonprofit Summit hosted by Together SC
• Local and statewide recognition through FMU and Together SC communications.
• Listing on the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership page on the Together SC website.

Application Timeline:

NOTE: The 2020 Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership has been suspended due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Look for information in the fall of 2020 about nominations for the 2021 Award.

Apply using FMU's online form located here.

Or submit via email following these instructions:

Click Here for nomination Form and Instructions

For Questions: Contact Chuck MacNeil at Francis Marion University at 843.250-5088 or Chuck.MacNeil@fmarion.edu

2019 Recipient

Nicole Echols, Harvest Hope Food Bank Florence

Past Recipients: