The South Carolina Senate has introduced a resolution to recognize and congratulate Charleston native Candice Mitchell-Smith for being named a Black Excellence Award Trailblazer recipient for 2025. The resolution highlights her significant contributions as a business executive and community leader, emphasizing her transformative impact across various states, including South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. It acknowledges her commitment to empowerment, innovation, and community outreach, particularly her efforts during Hurricane Helene, as well as her dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The resolution also celebrates Candice's personal achievements, including her academic credentials and her role as a devoted wife and mother. It underscores her belief in the importance of resilience and her mission to empower others, particularly those marginalized by society. The Senate expresses gratitude for her exemplary commitment to excellence and looks forward to her future accomplishments, concluding with a formal presentation of the resolution to Candice Mitchell-Smith.