Brookgreen Gardens was the recipient of the 2009 Erin Hardwick Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management presented by the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations (SCANPO) at their annual conference in Spartanburg , SC on Thursday, April 30. The award was in recognition of Brookgreen Gardens as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit that has excelled in the management of their organization.

 “We are honored to be selected by committee to receive this prestigious state-wide award for excellence and for the recognition that it gives Brookgreen as an outstanding institution,” said Bob Jewell, President & CEO. “The award is based on SCANPO’s Guiding Principles and Best Practices which is a comprehensive initiative that encompasses: mission and planning, governance, marketing, information technology, accounting transparency, human resources, and every other aspect related to managing a non-profit with integrity.”

“The award committee felt that Brookgreen Gardens best met the award criteria and best exemplified excellence in non-profit management,” said Reid Lehman, SCANPO award committee chairperson. “Congratulations to the board, staff, and volunteers.”

Brookgreen Gardens , a National Historic Landmark, is located on U.S. 17 between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island , South Carolina , and is open to the public daily. Admission is good for seven days - $ 12 for adults; $10 for seniors 65 and over; $5 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are free.
For more information, visit www.Brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.