Applications and Recognition
Throughout the year, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding companies and individuals through various awards and recognition programs. Awards include the Manufacturer of the Year, Human Resources Professional of the Year, Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, Safety Awards, and the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. In addition, the South Carolina Chamber recognizes and honors South Carolina’s Business Person of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, and Sgt. William Jasper
Freedom Award. The awards process varies for each award so please read below for additional information.
HR Professional of the Year
February 9, 2010
Do you know a peer, client or co-worker who is a model human resources
professional? Each year, the Chamber and South Carolina SHRM State
Council recognize the state’s top human resources professional. The
award is given to an individual in the human resources field who has
made significant contributions to both their organization and the
community. All nominees are honored during the reception and dinner held
annually in February. The evening culminates with the announcement of
the Human Resources Professional of the Year. The 2010 HR Professional
of the Year nomination for is available by
clicking here. All nominations are due January 8, 2010 and the
winner will be announced February 9 at the HR Professional of the Year
reception and banquet held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
in Columbia. Congratulations to the 2009 Human Resources Professional of
the Year,
Thyra Austin
of U.S. Food Service Inc.
Safety Awards
March 16, 2010
The Safety Awards are presented annually based on companies
achieving a commendable lost workday case rate during the previous
calendar year. The Chamber honors those companies who make workplace
safety a priority with a luncheon in March. The 2009 Safety Awards
will be held on March 16, 2010 at the Embassy Suites in Columbia. To
download a Safety Awards application form, please
click here. Applications are due February 5. Click here to view the 2008 Safety Award Winners.
Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year
September 22, 2009
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation will join together to host a luncheon to honor South Carolina’s manufacturers while continuing to move South Carolina manufacturers forward. For many years, the two organizations hosted separate events and awards to honor and recognize excellence in manufacturing. The honor will be awarded each year to one manufacturer in each of the three categories: small, medium and large. The award will be presented to recognize outstanding manufacturers
that exhibit strong economic impact, quality and environmental improvement, a commitment to the workforce, and involvement and contributions to their communities. The 2009 nominations have closed. Please click here to view a list of 2009 Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year Award nominees.
For more information on sponsoring this event, e-mail Tish Anderson, programs and events manager, or call (803) 255-2627.
Best Places to Work in South Carolina
October 8, 2009
For the fourth consecutive year, the Chamber has partnered with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SC State Council and the publishers of the SC BIZ Magazine to produce the Best Places to Work in South Carolina program. This initiative is dedicated to identifying and recognizing South Carolina’s most innovative and top-notch employers. Those companies selected as “Best Places to Work” will be recognized and honored during a reception and dinner in
Columbia on October 8, 2009.
Click
here to view the 2009 Best Places to Work in South Carolina companies
(PDF). Sponsorships are available and range from $500 to $3,000. This year’s presenting sponsor is Nexsen Pruet, LLC. For more information on sponsoring this event, e-mail Tish Anderson, programs and events manager, or call (803) 255-2627.
Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards
October 27, 2009
The Chamber and the South Carolina Diversity Council recognize each year the state’s top companies in the field of diversity with the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award. The awards are distributed in three categories (small, medium, large) based on the number of employees. Companies will be judged on diversity initiatives, effectiveness and applicability/replicability. All nominees are honored with a reception and dinner in October. Click here to
download a 2009 nomination form. The deadline to nominate is September 18. For more information on sponsoring this event, e-mail Tish Anderson, programs and events manager, or call (803) 255-2627
Annual Summit
November 12, 2009
The Annual Summit, the Chamber’s annual meeting, is held each November. During the event, several individuals are recognized including South Carolina’s Business Person of the Year, the Public Servant of the Year and the Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award recipient. In addition, the Chamber is co-sponsoring the 2009 Fastest-Growing Companies program with The Capital Corporation. The Capital Corporation will recognize and honor South Carolina’s 25 Fastest-Growing Companies during the
Summit luncheon. Now in its eighth year, the exclusive ranking recognizes the achievements of private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina's economy. For more information on sponsoring this event, e-mail Tish Anderson, programs and events manager, or call
(803) 255-2627.