Orangeburg County Community of Character | P.O. Box 593 | Orangeburg, SC 29116 US
The Willie Jeffries Character Award
The Willie Jeffries Character Award recognizes the outstanding high school football athlete from our area who demonstrates outstanding performance and character on and off the field.
This award is given by Orangeburg County Community of Character in support of our mission to inspire, motivate, and recognize excellent character in Orangeburg County. It is named in recognition and honor of Hall of Fame Coach Willie Jeffries for his major contributions to our organization, our community, and the athletic world.
2019 was the inaugural year for this award.
For more about Coach Jeffries, view his bio as a recipient of our "Austin Award".
Eligibility Criteria
- Football player excels in athletic performance.
- Student athlete demonstrates excellence in sportsmanship, respect, and outstanding character on and off the field (examples include academic competence/achievement; leadership, loyalty, courage, etc.).
- Student demonstrates a strong commitment to community/others (examples include volunteer service, generosity/kindness, initiative, … inspiring/motivating others, etc.)
- Full time student football player attending an Orangeburg County high school.
- Nominations may be submitted by an Orangeburg County resident or the athlete’s Coach. Please note: Any recipient must have the endorsement of their coach.
- Nominations must be received by the deadline.
The Willie Jeffries Character Award
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
Taylen Clinkscales
Edisto High School
2022 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
Navian Hilliard
Lake Marion High School
2021 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2023 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2021 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
Seth Robinson
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools
2020 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2020 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2021 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
Karrlen D. Waymyers
Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School
2019 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2020 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
2019 Willie Jeffries Character Award Recipient
Bailey Files
Edisto High School