NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The City of North Myrtle Beach is proud to announce that Mayor Marilyn Hatley has been awarded the 2025 Legacy Award from the South Carolina Beach Advocates. This distinguished honor recognizes her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to beach preservation in South Carolina.
South Carolina Beach Advocates: A Legacy of Leadership
Mayor Hatley, a foundational leader of the South Carolina Beach Advocates, has served as Vice Chair of the organization since its inception in 2014 until 2025. Alongside Tim Goodwin, the founding Chair, Mayor Hatley was instrumental in establishing the organization, which has become a cornerstone for state beach preservation efforts.
During her tenure, Mayor Hatley:
- Provided over a decade of steadfast leadership, rendering distinguished service to the organization.
- Brought invaluable political clout and an intimate understanding of local beach management challenges.
- Presided over every South Carolina Beach Advocates conference and Annual Meeting since 2014.
- Was annually reelected by her peers, the mayors and administrators of South Carolina’s beachfront communities.
- Led with humor, kindness, energy, and graciousness, enriching the lives of those fortunate to know and work with her.
Her contributions to the South Carolina Beach Advocates have left an extraordinary legacy of leadership that will continue to impact the organization and the state’s beach preservation efforts for years to come.
“It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to help establish and serve the South Carolina Beach Advocates,” said Mayor Hatley. “Our beaches are vital not only to our state’s economy but also to the identity and way of life for our coastal communities. I am humbled by this recognition and proud of what we have accomplished together to protect these precious resources for future generations.”
Mayor Hatley’s work embodies the ideals of the South Carolina Beach Advocates and highlights her lifelong dedication to protecting South Carolina’s coastal resources. The scale of her achievements extends far beyond her incumbency, cementing her as a pivotal figure in the fight for beach preservation.
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