For years, South Carolina's state employees have accomplished extraordinary achievements day in and day out. Why? Because of their love for our state and their pride in serving South Carolina.

This excellence continues today among the ranks of more than 60,000 dedicated public servants across the state.

Now, the Blue Granite Recognition seeks to identify state employees who, through professional insight, substantial initiative and unyielding persistence, have accomplished extraordinary results for the citizens of South Carolina.

In your day-to-day dealings with state government, you likely have run across an employee or a group of individuals who have done more than required -- done more beyond what is in their job description -- to achieve great things for the state.

Qualities winners must show

They may be eligible to win the monthly Blue Granite Recognition. To win, successful nominees must have demonstrated the following qualities on the job:

• Extraordinary service
• Selflessness
  
• Innovation
• Initiative
• Insight
• Persistence toward exceptional outcomes

How to nominate someone

If you know someone or a group of individuals who should be nominated, please let us know what they've done and why they should win the Blue Granite Recognition. You can make your nomination through one of two methods:

• Use our easy online form.
  
  
• Write and mail us about why your nominee should win. (Please make sure to include their name, department, achievement, details about why it is innovative and shows initiative. Also include your name, address and contact details.)