Cox Industries recognized for philanthropy

Orangeburg’s Cox Industries has been named a 2016 Best of Philanthropy award winner.

Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine will recognize the recipients of the 2016 Best of Philanthropy Awards at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at 701 Whaley in Columbia.

The community is invited to join in the celebration of individuals, businesses and groups who have made significant contributions to their communities throughout the year.

Each year, nominations are accepted from the community and winners are chosen in four categories: individual/family, student/student group, local business and young professional.

Winners are honored with a $1,000 donation made in their name to the nonprofit organization of their choice in the foundation’s service area and are featured in the November issue of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine.

This year’s winner in the local business category is Cox Industries. In the last nine years, Cox Industries’ philanthropic efforts have raised more than $450,000 for Edisto Habitat for Humanity and built homes for nine families.

Other winners are:

• Individual award: M. Todd Crump, M.D.