The City of West Columbia is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the Southeast Festivals and Events Association’s 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards, held in Jekyll Island, GA, in February.

The SFEA’s annual awards night saw West Columbia competing in various categories, resulting in an impressive four victories out of eight entries. The judges looked for originality, creativity, media impact, volunteer programs, and the overall impact on the respective communities.

The wins include:

1. Gold (1st Place): Best Festival or Event Video

• Kinetic Derby Day – Watch the video

1. Silver (2nd Place): Best Event Website

• Meeting Street Music Fest – meetingstreetmusicfest.com

1. Bronze (3rd Place): Best Promotional Poster (Pictured Below)

• Meeting Street Music Fest

1. Bronze (3rd Place): Best Event T-Shirt (Pictured Below)

• Meeting Street Music Fest

Mayor Tem Miles stated, “The City of West Columbia is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to its residents and visitors. The wins at the 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards serve as a testament to the City’s ongoing commitment to creativity, innovation, and community impact.”

Director of Events and Publications Kelli Ricard said, “We are thrilled and honored to receive these prestigious awards from the Southeast Festivals & Events Association. Each recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and collaborative spirit of our team. Joining SFEA in 2023 has been instrumental in our continuous pursuit of excellence, and these wins inspire us to keep crafting events that leave a lasting impact on our community. We look forward to building on this success and creating more memorable experiences for the residents and visitors of West Columbia.”

2024 FREE City Events include:

• April 20, 2024 – Kinetic Derby Day, www.kineticderbyday.com
• May 10, 2024 – Art on State, https://westcolumbiasc.gov/art-on-state/
• Every Thursday in June, July, and August (Except July 4) – Meeting Street Artisan Market
• September 7, 2024 – Meeting Street Music Fest, www.meetingstreetmusicfest.com 
• November 1, 2024 – Fall Back Fest, https://westcolumbiasc.gov/fall-back-fest/
• December 6, 2024 – 20^th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, https://westcolumbiasc.gov/fall-back-fest/
• 1^st three Saturdays in December – Meeting Street Artisan Market, https://westcolumbiasc.gov/meeting-street-artisan-market/

About the Southeast Festivals & Events Association (SFEA)

The Southeast Festivals & Events Association is a 501(c)6 membership-based organization dedicated to strengthening the festivals and events industry throughout the Southeastern United States. SFEA provides educational sessions, networking opportunities, award recognition, and additional events to foster the professional growth of its members.