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As part of the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce 77th Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on March 13, Cindy Fox Miller, Owner of Cindy Fox Miller & Associates, was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. Sponsored by Duke Energy, the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award pays tribute to an individual who uses their time, talent and compassion to positively affect the lives of others in their community or in the workplace. Recipients foster a culture of citizenship and service that acts as a catalyst for others to become involved in civic and social activities. Trent Acker, District Manager of Duke Energy Carolinas, recognized Cindy Fox Miller for her building a legacy of service—impacting lives, strengthening communities, and inspiring others to do the same. Cindy's journey began with a remarkable woman who set the foundation for her career and values—her late mother, Jo Anne Fox - a name synonymous with professionalism, integrity, and dedication. Through both her guidance and example, Jo Anne instilled the principles of hard work, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to serving others—a legacy that would go on to impact thousands. After graduating Easley High School and Clemson University, she began her career in 1989 at Barnes and Tripp Real Estate in Powdersville, one of the Upstate’s most successful boutique real estate firms, led by Jo Anne Fox. Inspired by her mother’s values, she went on to build her own real estate company known as Cindy Fox Miller & Associates, a team recognized for expertise, integrity, and results. More than three decades later, she is known not only as a respected leader in real estate but as a champion for her community. Through her work, she has helped thousands of families find homes, created career opportunities, led major business initiatives, and strengthened the fabric of our community through tireless volunteerism. In 2009, she co-launched Keller Williams Western Upstate, leading its expansion to 11 locations and establishing it as one of the top-performing real estate firms in the Upstate. As a tribute to her mother’s legacy, she named her Highway 153 office “Keller Williams Upstate Legacy”, a lasting symbol of excellence and service. From this location, her team, Cindy Fox Miller & Associates, continues to serve the community—not only in real estate but through service and leadership alongside their dedicated leader. Over the years, she has actively served organizations that strengthen both the community and the real estate industry. She has held leadership role as Chairman of the Baptist Easley Hospital Foundation, Chairman of the Greenville Multiple Listing Service and as Board Member of Cornerstone Bank. She has also played a longstanding role in the Powdersville Business Council, serving as Chairman where she was recognized twice as “Outstanding Council Member of the Year”. Her contributions to economic development, mentorship, and civic service have earned her and her team numerous honors, including being named “Small Business of the Year” by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and receiving the “South Carolina CTE Champion” Award from the Anderson Career & Technology Center in 2020 for her efforts in providing internships and career training for high school students. Perhaps her greatest strength is her ability to bring people together—torally a community, build opportunities, and create a sense of belonging wherever she goes. Whether mentoring the next generation of professionals, advocating for small businesses, or helping families find a place to call home, she has made it her mission to serve others with excellence and integrity. Her vision for uniting the community led her to co-found Connect Powdersville in 2022, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering local engagement and strengthening connections among residents and businesses. Through this initiative, she helped launch Rhythm on the River, Powdersville’s signature music festival at Dolly Cooper Park, which drew over 7,000 attendees in 2024, solidifying its place as a beloved annual tradition. Her dedication to service and philanthropy continues today. She serves as Co-Chair of Connect Powdersville, ensuring its mission remains strong, an AnMed Foundation Trustee, working to enhance healthcare initiatives in the Upstate, and as a new Charter Member of the Dream Center Women Foundation, where she hopes to assist in programs that uplift and empower women in need. While her leadership has shaped the business and civic landscape of the Upstate, her heart remains with her family and community. She lives in Powdersville with her husband, Scott, who works as an agent on the real estate team and also manages their rental property portfolio. Together, they continue a legacy of service, dedication, and commitment to the place they call home. When she’s not leading business initiatives or organizing community events, you can find her relaxing at Wild Dunes, spending time with her friends and family, or cheering on the Clemson Tigers in Death Valley. For over 35 years, she has shown that true success isn’t measured in sales, but in lives impacted, communities strengthened, and opportunities created for others. She has proudly been "Bringing Families Home since 1989" and remains grateful for the opportunity to serve the place she calls home. This award recognizes a leader, a mentor, a businesswoman, and a tireless advocate for the Upstate community. Someone whose legacy will continue not just in the homes she has sold or the businesses she has built, but in the lives she has touched and the community she has strengthened. Her love for this community is undeniable, and her impact is immeasurable. Please join Duke Energy and the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce in honoring Cindy Fox Miller as the recipient of the 2025 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. She truly embodies the true meaning of service, leadership, and community impact.