GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has named High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson its’ Outstanding Community Service Leader during the Upstate Hospitality Awards Monday.
Members of the Upstate Chapters of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) nominate their best each year in a variety of categories in the hospitality industry, and then nominees are reviewed by a selection committee.
“I am deeply honored by this award,” Johnson said. “The last few years have been challenging for our industry in South Carolina, and it means a lot to be recognized for helping to lead the way.”
As the President and CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, Johnson is responsible for not only overseeing all the daily operations of her companies, but also focusing on business growth and strategic planning. Her enthusiasm and passion for business is clearly evident through her work within the organization and in the community. The origin of High Spirits Hospitality started in 2011 when Johnson left a corporate career to launch Liquid Catering, a beverage only catering company out of her garage. That has now grown into High Spirits Hospitality, which is the parent company for Liquid, Bravo1 Protection, The 405, Events at Judson Mill and High Spirits Events.
Johnson also is an active volunteer and community leader. She currently serves on the Greenville City Board of Zoning Appeals. She previously has served on the boards for euphoria, a food, wine, and music festival; The University Center of Greenville; Advisory Committee for the Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center at Greenville Tech; the ; Clemson Area SBDC; the Board of Advisors for the Greenville Chamber; was the 2012 Chair of PULSE, the Chamber’s young professional program; and is a graduate of Leadership Greenville Class 39. In 2017, Johnson graduated from the “Streetwise MBA” class as part of
the Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator progr