CHAMPION OF EXCELLENCE

The South Carolina Quality Forum will annually recognize a South Carolina resident(s) or former resident(s) who has helped facilitate an organizations quest for excellence. Every organization that travels the difficult path toward excellence has an individual that was the sparkplug. This person was able to ignite the desire in others for the unending quest for quality. This person was the change agent and champion of people development. Although this person was not the formal leader of the organization they are respected by everyone as a leader. This champion for excellence has helped equip and empower others in the organization's transformation. Their focus for excellence has been long term. They have served as a resource and inspiration for others as systems were put in place for strategic planning, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, quality leadership, and people development. The quest for excellence is long, difficult, and never ending, but the organizations champion for excellence remains as a strong guiding light and inspiration for others to succeed.

There is a $50 nomination fee to which a 50% tax credit may be applied.

Champion of Excellence Timeline:

• November 1st - Begin acceptance of applications
• May 1st - 30th - Review of applications
• June 1st - 30th - Steering Subcommittee judging of Applications
• July 1st - 31st - Interviews with references
• August 1st - 31st - Advisory Council judging of Applications
• August 15th - Deadline for applications
• September 1st - Announcement of Winners
• October - Presentation of awards

Nominations for the South Carolina Champion for Excellence Award should be submitted to the SouthCarolina Quality Forum. Forms for nomination will be made available from the South Carolina Quality Forum. Call 1-888-231-0578.