[St. Louis, Missouri] — The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) has honored the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners with the prestigious 2025 Wiley/Pennebaker Outstanding Regulatory Board Award. The announcement was made during FCLB’s Annual Conference May 3, 2025, recognizing South Carolina as the leading chiropractic regulatory board in the world this year. This distinguished award is presented annually to a board that exemplifies excellence in chiropractic regulation, public protection, and innovative leadership. The South Carolina Board was recognized for its strong commitment to transparency, education, and ongoing regulatory advancement.
The FCLB commended the board’s achievements:
“Each year, the accomplishments of one board set a new standard for chiropractic regulation. They become a model for other boards while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
The South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners has demonstrated outstanding commitment to education, transparency, and professional development. Over the past year, the board has integrated regulatory education into its meetings, supported both new and veteran members through board training, and provided comprehensive rules and regulation education for licensees. The board also promoted transparent governance by live-streaming its meetings to the public.
With a long-standing history of engagement in national regulatory programs and education, including active participation in FCLB initiatives, South Carolina continues to set a high bar for responsible and forward-thinking regulation.”
Photo: Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners, recipient of the 2025 Wiley/Pennebaker Outstanding Regulatory Board Award. Left to right: Dr. Mark Thayer, Dr. Lucian “Luke” Henry, Dr. Michael Coon, Dr. Martia Creighton Thigpen, Dr. Gene Garris, Dr. Iva Battrell Hughes, Dr. Tammy Costello Hales, Dr. Thomas Stetson, (absent: Patricia Garcia).