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.”
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🏅 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.