2026 WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

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16th Annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

The Riley Institute is celebrating three exceptional programs making a positive impact on South Carolina public education during the 16th annual WhatWorksSC Award Celebration.

Event Details

  • April 30, 2026
  • 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Columbia, S.C.
2026 WhatWorksSC Winner & Finalists
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2026 WWSC Finalists

Summer SOAR

Richland County School District One

The goal of Summer SOAR is to prevent learning loss during the summer, which is often referred to as the “summer slide.” Programs offered for students include sports, aerospace, robotics, music, visual arts, theatre, science, technology, math and more.

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DCSD Office of Career Readiness

Darlington County

Darlington County Office of Career Readiness prepares students for life beyond graduation by connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences through early career exposure, skill development, and meaningful work-based learning.
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Our 2026 Sponsors

The Riley Institute would like to thank the following WhatWorksSC 2026 sponsors for their generous support:

The institute would also like to extend its gratitude to South Carolina ETV for producing the videos featuring our finalists and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee for its continued support of this event.

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