Beaufort County Council Chair Alice Howard was recently named 2025 Environmental Legislative Official of the Year by Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC). Chair Howard was honored and received the award at the annual conference this past June.

Held at the Freshwater Ecology Complex on the campus of Frances Marion University in Florence, SC, Chair Howard was honored as a legislative official who supports environmental education and who is making outstanding contributions to environmental education in the state. 

Chair Howard was nominated by Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Victoria Hoffman. 

"Ms. Howard leads by example, whether she's picking up litter along the roadside or championing environmental policy in the council chambers," said Mrs. Hoffman. "She is actively playing a key role in strengthening Beaufort County's plastic bag ban to include plastic straws and styrofoam, working closely to push for impactful change. Both personally and professionally, Ms. Howard has dedicated her time and has been a consistent and passionate advocate for protecting our natural resources. She inspires me, and so many others, to be better stewards of the environment. When I learned of the award, I immediately thought of her, making her a truly deserving recipient of the Environmental Stewardship Award." 

"Thank you to EEASC for this wonderful recognition. My career and my priority have always been focused on environmental education, awareness, and stewardship of our natural resources here in Beaufort County," said Chair Howard. "Environmental sustainability and education are issues close to my heart and by being good stewards of our natural resources, we teach the next generation how to protect our wildlife, waterways and all the natural beauty we have here in the Lowcountry. I look forward to continuing my support of the good work of EEASC."

For more information about the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina, click here.

For more information about Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling education programs, click here.