The Silver Crescent Foundation draws on more than 30 years of experience in supporting education, engineering and technology development in South Carolina, developing initiatives that form a conduit between the successful businesses of today and the leaders of tomorrow. These initiatives not only support workforce development, but also recognize companies that demonstrate the ability to positively impact employees, local communities and the state while achieving excellence within their industry. The Foundation collaborates with other nonprofit organizations, business leaders, institutions of higher learning and public school systems to help the next generation of young people understand the fundamental connections between engineering innovation, technology vitality and our high standard of living.

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Silver Crescent Award

The South Carolina Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence program is designed to recognize exemplary companies that reflect world-class standards in manufacturing, employee programs and involvement, community programs, and environmental stewardship.

The 2011 recipients are:

The Small Manufacturer winner, representing companies with fewer than 200 employees, was Cox Enterprises of Orangeburg. Located in Orangeburg since 1954, Cox Enterprises is family-owned and manufactures treated outdoor products, employing more than 150 people.

In the Medium Manufacturer category (200 – 499 employees), Domtar-Marlboro Mill of Bennettsville was named the 2011 winner. The company employs 325 people and produces uncoated, Xerographic, offset, envelope and form bond papers.

Domtar

Robert Bosch, LLC of Charleston was honored in the Large Manufacturer category (500+ employees). The global company began production of automotive parts in Charleston in 1974 and currently employs over 1,700 associates.

Bosch

How to Nominate

Submit the completed application to Sharon Halsey at Sharon@SilverCrescentSC.org or click here to sumbit online. Applications are due on or before Wednesday, July 15, 2011. If you have questions, you may contact Sharon at that address or at 803-657-6183.

To be eligible for nomination, a company must have been in operation in South Carolina for at least three years prior to June 1, 2011. Anyone may nominate a South Carolina manufacturer meeting this requirement, including company employees, community leaders, economic developers, Chamber of Commerce officials, customers, suppliers, friends and partners.

Total application narrative should not exceed 9,000 words total. Applications are judged based solely on content, not presentation. Therefore, no photos will be accepted and applications will only be accepted electronically via e-mail or on-line.

The deadline for application for the 2011 Silver Crescent for Manufacturing Excellence is July 15, 2011.

The Silver Crescent for Manufacturing Excellence honor is awarded to one manufacturer in each of three categories (small, medium and large) that exhibit strong economic impact, a commitment to workforce, and involvement and contributions to their communities.

About the Award

The Silver Crescent for Manufacturing Excellence Award resembles the Crescent Moon. The use of the crescent as a symbol of our state dates back to the 1700s, when it was worn on the caps of South Carolina’s revolutionary soldiers. Etched on the award is our state’s official tree—the Palmetto. This tree symbolizes the defeat of the British fleet at the Fort on Sullivan’s Island, which was built with palmetto logs. On the award, these two historic state symbols have as their foundation a cogged gear, representing the solid foundation that manufacturing provides for the economy of South Carolina.

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