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The South Carolina Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala

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Guests socialized between speakers.Hamby Catering provided a seated dinner.The gala commemorated the aquarium's 15 years in Charleston.Pete Sniderman, chief executive officer of Litton Entertainment, introduced Jeff Corwin.Jeff Corwin accepted the Environmental Stewardship Award.The entryway to the Conservation Gala tent was lit by paper lanterns.The entrance "carpet" to the cocktail party was actually the train of a mermaid's dress.Guests enjoyed the new Shark Shallows exhibit which allows visitors to get up close and personal with the creatures.The South Carolina Environmental Stewardship Awards GalaTables were arranged around the Shark Shallows exhibit for guests to linger.The water bowl performer impressed guests with her fish-like movements.Holly and Alex ClaysonPerformance artists moved throughout the event.DJ R Dot brought up the party vibe as guests made their way into the after party .Valerie Morris and Boris Bohun-ChudynivSara and Zac PainterLaura and Timothy DarganScott Snider, Katie Thompson, Erin Peterson, Jeanne Meden, Brian and Andrea CohenA gourmet tater tot station was the hit of the after party.The South Carolina Environmental Stewardship Awards GalaJessica Brewer and Scott HansenDon and Peg Higgins with Linda and Ken ShortridgeStephanie Booth and Derrick DavisDon Taylor, Sean and Lisa Livingston, Jessica Brewer, Holly and Monte Stenger, Ed and Don HeaveyGuests swooned over these delicious milkshakes.Nate Berry, Keara Donnaley, Joe ButlerLeon and Anne Stavrinakis with John and Laura McElweineSteve Durkee, Scott Snider, Ed Thompson, and Brian CohenJordana Snider, Kelly Thorvalson, Samantha Mills, and Courtenay SpeirProduction assistant Pete Sniderman with Carolina Pacheco, supervising producer for Jeff Corwin's Ocean MysteriesMeghan Weinpress, Michele Thill, Drew Hayward, Ashley Bradt, and Kendyll CollensSharks swam around in the new exhibit.Joseph Butler, Nick and Rachal Kalisperis, and David WilkinsGuests hit the dance floor to DJ R Dot’s beats.Caitlin Cash, Maggie Roudsari, and Sally Kerr-DineenThe South Carolina Environmental Stewardship Awards GalaJon Yarian and Melissa Ellis-YarianThe ceiling was lit in shades of purple during the after party.Steve Bedard, Sandra Gary, Kevin Gary, Marie Bedard, and Tyler GaryThe new Shark Shallows exhibit is sure to be a hit with all visitors to the South Carolina Aquarium.

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