The Paul Wickensimer Award

Each year during Law Week, Bar Associations across the county recognize a non-attorney for outstanding community service with the Liberty Bell Award.  In 2010, The Greenville County Bar Association renamed our Liberty Bell Award in honor of Paul B. Wickensimer, our former Clerk of Court, for his outstanding contribution to our community.  

2025 nominations are due by March 28 and can be emailed to melinda@gbarsc.org or mailed to PO Box 10145, Greenville SC 29603.

The award will be presented at the Law Day Luncheon.

In order to be considered for the award the Nominee must have:

1. Promoted a better understanding of the rule of law,

2. Encouraged greater respect for the law and Courts; or

3. Contributed to good government in the community.

Since the award was renamed, the following citizens have received the award:

• 2024 Chief J.H. Thompson

• 2023 Jamila Lockhart

• 2022 Sargeant Dana Armstrong

• 2021 Leanda King

• 2019 Shannon Webber

• 2018 Patricia Edwards

• 2017 Tracy Sharp-Robertson

• 2016 David Gay

• 2015 Melinda Davidson

• 2014 Sheriff Steve Loftis

• 2013 Lyndall C. Coker

• 2012 Chief Terri Wilfong

• 2011 Sheryll Smith

• 2010 Paul B. Wickensimer