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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Manufacturing Drives Innovation

America’s Brain Power has helped better people’s lives. 70% of all private research and development comes out of manufacturing.

2011 Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence

Submission Deadline is July 15, 2011

Total application narrative should be as brief as possible to convey your nomination. 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.

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Name of Company Being Nominated
Location Address	Mailing Address
City	State
Zip
Phone Number	Fax Number
Top Executive at Site of Applicant	Job Title of Top Executive
SIC Code Primary Products
Primary Markets (give a couple of examples)	Primary Manufacturing Process (examples)
Number of Employees at Location	Years at Location
Parent Company Name (if applicable)
Location Address of Parent Company
City	State
Zip
Name of Person Submitting Application	Your Company
Relationship to Nominated Company	Your Job Title
Your Address (if different from above)
City	State
Zip
Your Phone	Fax
Your Email
Executive Summary (750 words or less) Briefly overview why the nominee should be saluted as the best of the best in South Carolina manufacturing. Highlights might include support of education, workforce development, environmental concern, product innovation, community involvement, or other outstanding qualities. Support of Education within your Community: (750 words or less) For example: educational partnerships; mentoring or apprenticeships; career exploration programs for youth; general involvement in community schools, k-12, technical college and/or university. Commitment to Workforce Members: (750 words or less) Quality of life programs, diversity awareness, employee education and assistance and/or employee incentive programs. Environmental Stewardship: (750 words or less) Cooperative planning and management of environmental recourses with organizations, community and others in the prevention of loss of habitat, habitat recovery, long term sustainability, reduced waste or emissions, recycling and other green practices. Product Development, Improvement & Innovation: (750 words or less) Sustained efforts toward product improvement, innovation and/or production efficiency. Concluding Statement: (250 words or less)

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