2024 WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

Join the Riley Institute in celebrating three exceptional programs making a positive impact on South Carolina public education

About this event

14th annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

Honoring

Winner: Spark! Inspiring Tomorrow's Readers Through Drama | Spark is an outreach program of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities that seeks to use evidence-driven drama strategies to effectively support reading and literacy efforts in elementary schools statewide. Spark is a proud partner of Arts Grow SC and the SC Arts Commission.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Finalist: Camp iRock | A partnership between United Way of Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County, the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville, and Call Me MISTER, Camp iRock is an innovative and award-winning summer program that helps children improve their reading abilities in an enriching summer camp environment.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Finalist: Student DREAMers Alliance | The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) is a leadership accelerator that equips students to succeed in college and beyond, creating a pipeline of future Hispanic leaders. An initiative of the Hispanic Alliance, SDA fosters critical thinking, communication, and self-advocacy skills, preparing students to navigate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Seated lunch included with each ticket.

Host or Publisher The Riley Institute at Furman University