Video: Travelers Rest wins Achievement Award for Trailblazer Park project

HILTON HEAD, S.C. — The city of Travelers Rest received an Achievement Award from the Municipal Assoc. of S.C. for its work at Trailblazer Park.

The award was presented to city officials at the association's annual meeting, held on July 18 in Hilton Head.

A total of twenty-nine cities and towns submitted their projects and initiatives. Travelers Rest won in the 1,001 – 5,000 population category.

"Trailblazer Park is a great example of local officials increasing the quality of life in an already great town," said Miriam Hair, executive director for the Municipal Association.

The Municipal Association of South Carolina initiated the Achievement Awards in 1987 to recognize and encourage innovations and excellence in local government.

A video produced for the winning entry can be seen here: