GSSM Names Governor Henry McMaster As 2026 Townes Award Recipient

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has named South Carolina Governor Henry Dargan McMaster as the 2026 recipient of its prestigious Townes Award.

GSSM will honor Governor McMaster during the 32nd annual Townes Award celebration on March 18, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.

Governor McMaster leads a strong and growing South Carolina economy, having announced more than 96,000 new jobs and over $49.8 billion in new capital investment in the state. A South Carolina native, he is the longest-serving governor in the state’s history and a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto. Under his leadership, South Carolina has become a national leader in economic growth and has made transformative investments in education.

“The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics proudly bears the name of every leader who has served South Carolina as governor,” said GSSM President Danny Dorsel. “It is a privilege to honor Governor McMaster and his tremendous impact on our state with the Townes Award. We hope that one day a future Govie will follow his example and lead South Carolina toward continued growth and prosperity.”

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