Dr. Sherwood Miler of Miler Orthodontics received the 2026 Buzzworthy Award for Rising Professional at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Civitas Awards. The award recognizes a local professional whose leadership and community involvement have made a positive mark on the Beaufort area.
Our whole team at Miler Orthodontics is proud to share some exciting news. Dr. Miler was honored with the 2026 Buzzworthy Award for Rising Professional at this year’s Civitas Awards, hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. For a practice built on caring for Lowcountry families, it means a lot to see our doctor recognized by the community he serves every day.
About the Civitas Awards
The Civitas Awards are an annual tradition of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Chamber honors local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders who have shown excellence in business, community service, economic development, and leadership across the region. This year’s reception took place on the evening of October 22 at The Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn, bringing together business owners, nonprofit leaders, and neighbors to celebrate the people who make Beaufort a better place to live and work.
The Buzzworthy Award is one of the Chamber’s individual honors. It recognizes a professional who has created positive awareness in the community and who shows strong leadership, professional skill, and a genuine commitment to service. Being named among this year’s finalists was already an honor, and Dr. Miler was humbled to bring the award home.
Caring for Patients and the Community
Dr. Miler’s path to orthodontics began with service. Before opening his own practice, he served as a Navy dentist at Parris Island, where he learned the value of precision and dedication. He carries that same mindset into every appointment at our Beaufort and Bluffton offices.
What stands out most about Dr. Miler is how much he loves what he does. Whether he is talking a nervous teen through their first set of braces or helping an adult decide whether clear aligners fit their lifestyle, he takes the time to explain each option and treat every patient the way he would treat his own family.
His care doesn’t stop at the office door. Dr. Miler and our team are active supporters of local schools and community organizations throughout the Lowcountry. We believe a healthy, confident smile starts with a healthy, connected community, and we’re grateful for every chance to give back to the place we call home.
A Thank You to Our Community
We want to thank the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for this special recognition and for the work they do to support local businesses year after year. We also want to congratulate all of the other 2026 Civitas Award winners and finalists. Beaufort is full of people doing meaningful work, and it was a privilege to celebrate alongside them.
Most of all, thank you to our patients and families. Every smile we help create is a reminder of why we do this work, and your trust is what makes moments like this possible.
Schedule Your Visit With Dr. Miler
If you or your child has been thinking about braces or clear aligners, we’d love to meet you. Miler Orthodontics offers complimentary exams and X-rays, flexible financing, and treatment options for patients of all ages, with no referral needed. Visit us at our Beaufort or Bluffton office, or reach out through milerorthodontics.com to book your free consultation.
