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2026 Innovator of the Year Award

Deadline for applications is August 3, 2026.

This award recognizes a company that has, through the innovation of new devices, ideas/inventions and/or processes, transformed their business and bettered the South Carolina manufacturing community.

While content is up to you, previous award winners focused on highlighting some of the following attributes:
  • Brief summary of who you are (what you make and how, years in business, etc.,)
  • Describe examples of how you have used innovation to improve what you do
  • Impacts of innovation – how are you faster, more responsive, better problem solvers, more relevant in the market
  • Culture – your team, how do you get the best ideas from everyone
  • What are the innovation trends your company is leading/pursuing in the future?

The award will be presented during the 2026 SC Workforce and Manufacturing Summit.
1.What is the name of your company?(Required.)
2.How long has your company been in business?(Required.)
3.What is your current number of employees?(Required.)
4.Please provide a summary detailing how your company has used innovation to improve your business and had an impact on the South Carolina manufacturing community.(Required.)
5.If needed, please upload supporting documents here.
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6.Please provide your contact information.(Required.)