The association annually presents more than 400 awards at its International conference. These recognize overall merit, job performance, specialized client and veterans service, professional practices and educational programs.

The South Carolina chapter annually solicits nominations for 11 different awards. Nominations are accepted until December or January of each year and 2006 awards were presented during the annual chapter conference held in Columbia, SC in April 2007. The awards and their criteria are listed below. If you have any questions, please contact the 2007-2008 award chairs listed. E-mail addrsses and phone numbers can be found in the 2007-08 Executive Board roster.

Hall of Fame
Nominees must be members of good standing or in the case of a posthumous nomination, have been a member at the time of death. They must have actively participated and promoted IAWP; demonstrated loyalty to the chapter; devoted time and efforts outside the normal realm of IAWP duties; inspired fellow members in the performance of IAWP responsibilities; and maintained the ethical and professional standards of IAWP. Also one of the following must have been satisfied: performed unselfishly in various capacities in IAWP and made sacrifices in support of chapter activities through long and dedicated performance (minimum of 12 years membership); or developed and instituted a dramatic innovation which has significantly benefited the chapter; or has brought national or international recognition to the South Carolina chapter through outstanding achievement.

Award Chair: Chuck Alexander

Award Of Merit
This award recognizes exceptional service in the area of workforce development. Service may include not only job performance but also involvement in professional and community organizations. Contributions to the overall growth, development and success of the chapter are also considered. There is an individual and a group award. Individual nominees must be IAWP members during the current state chapter year, as well as the year in which the activity occurred. All of the major part of the service to be considered must have occurred during the 2007 calendar year. Groups must have 66 percent IAWP membership.

Award Chair: Robin McManus

Citation Award
The Citation Award recognizes individuals or businesses that have made outstanding contributions to IAWP or the field of workforce development in SC or in the US. The contribution can include (but is not limited to) promotion of legislation; performance of vocational training, disabled veterans or rehabilitation services; leadership in the betterment of working conditions; or participation in educational programs aimed toward IAWP and personnel in workforce development. Nominees must be public figures not employed by a workforce development entity.

Award Chair: Chena Melvin

Boyce Culp Unemployment Insurance (UI) Award of Excellence
Nominees must have contributed significantly to the improvement and advancement of the Unemployment Insurance program in South Carolina. This can be for a single accomplishment or a series of activities. Nominee must be and IAWP member during the current chapter year as well as the year in which the activity occurred.

Award Chair: Iona Jenkins

Employee Performance Award
Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding, conscientious service through diligent, dependable and trustworthy performance of duties. There are two awards: individual and group. Individuals must be IAWP members during the current chapter year, as well as the year in which the activity occurred. For groups: 75 percent of the group must meet the above membership requirements. Also, performance must have been demonstrated during calendar year 2007.

Award Chair: Carol Hollis

Specialized Customer Services
The award recognizes an outstanding innovative program of awareness, and further a specialized segment of the workforce, including but not limited to vocational rehabilitation, welfare-to-work, people with disabilities and youth. Individuals must be IAWP members during the current chapter year, as well as the year in which the activity occurred. For groups: 66% of the group must meet the above membership requirements. Services must have occurred during 2007.

Award Chair: Camille Fallow

Retiree of the Year
A retiree who has provided voluntary efforts to strengthen their chapter and/or workforce development programs. Examples of qualifying activities are fundraising, community activities and membership recruitment. Nominees must be an IAWP member and a retiree during the entire nomination calendar year (2007).

Award Chairs: Cheryl Thomas & Miranda Thompson

Bill Griffin Community Service Award
Nominees should have given time, talent, and service to an outstanding degree to benefit the community. The nominee must be an IAWP member during the year of the activity and during the current chapter year. Service must have occurred during 2007. In addition to a plaque, fifty dollars will be given, in the winner's name, to the organization of his/her choice.

Award Chair: Byron Smith

Service to Veterans Awards
Nominees are service delivery offices or individuals who have provided exceptional service to veterans. Nominations should be based on activity in 2007. Awards are given to recognize those who have done the most to assist veterans and promote interest in their rights in the workplace. For groups: 66% of the group must meet membership requirements.

Award Chair: Chuck Zirkle

Administrator of the Year

The IAWP Administrator of the Year Award recognizes outstanding public service in the support of workforce development.  Achievements should include one or more of the following:

·        Workforce Development Promotion

·        Legislation

·        Leadership

·        IAWP Support

Award Chair: Clark Newsom

Public Policy Award

The IAWP Public Policy Award recognizes an individual who performs outstanding public service in support of workforce development programs and/or workforce personnel. It recognizes successfully sponsored enacted legislation and/or implemented statewide or national policy that either improves the workforce system or benefits workforce development personnel without negatively affecting either. This is an individual award presented to a person who served in the legislative or executive branch of the US or state government or in any other national or state policy-making role. The nominee does not need to be an IAWP member if nominated by one.

Award Chair: Clark Newsom

One-Stop of the Year

The IAWP One-Stop of the Year Award is a group award that recognizes the provision of outstanding workforce development services in a One-Stop setting.  Achievements should include one or more of the following:

·         Universal Access

·         Customer Choice

·         Service Integration

Award Chair: Wilma Hillian