Mayor Knox White Receives Butch Kirven Excellence in Public Service Award at Annual State of Greenville Chamber Event

Business and community leaders gathered Thursday morning, Aug. 13, for the Greenville Chamber’s annual State of Greenville, an event focused on the economic outlook, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Greenville.

The program featured an economic outlook from Thomas Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, followed by a panel discussion with Greenville Mayor Knox White and Greenville County Council Chairman Benton Blount. Bank of America was the presenting sponsor.

The program also included the presentation of the Butch Kirven Excellence in Public Service Award to Mayor Knox White. Sponsored by Auro Hotels, the award recognizes outstanding public service and leadership in the Greenville community. White was recognized for his longstanding commitment to Greenville and his leadership during a transformative period for the region. As mayor, he has been at the forefront of the city’s growth and transformation and has dedicated decades to serving the community.

The award was established by the Greenville Chamber in 2025 and was named in honor of Butch Kirven following its inaugural presentation to him last year.

The State of Greenville is part of the Greenville Chamber’s ongoing effort to convene business and community leaders around the issues most important to the region’s economic competitiveness and future.