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Ever wonder exactly what the state’s highest civilian honor awards are and what they mean? To be exact, these special distinctions are called the Governor’s Awards. 🏅
The three categories of these prestigious awards in South Carolina are The Order of the Palmetto, The Order of the Silver Crescent + The Certificate of Appreciation. Those who have been awarded this special honor “have made significant contributions to the life + well-being of South Carolina and her people.”
🏅 The Order of the Palmetto
- State’s highest civilian honor
- Awarded to citizens for extraordinary lifetime service + achievements of national or statewide significance
- Once in a lifetime achievement
- North Charleston High School Principal, Henry Darby, recently received this award for making national news while working a third job at Walmart to make extra money to support families at the high school.
- View all award recipients here.
🏅 The Order of the Silver Crescent
- State’s highest civilian award
- Awarded to those who have made significant contributions, leadership, volunteerism + lifelong influence within a region or community
- Once in a lifetime achievement
- Robert E. Bohrn, a local relic hunter, recently received this award after discovering the remains of Civil War Union African American soldiers of the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1987.
- View all award recipients here.
🏅 The Certificate of Appreciation
- Awarded to recognize an individual’s outstanding achievement, commitment, act, or devotion within a community
Do you want to nominate a South Carolinian for a Governor’s Award? Learn more about award nominations here.