Fourth Annual SC@Work Photo Contest

Submission Deadline - May 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Not a professional photographer? No worries! All skill levels are encouraged to submit photos: amateurs, experts, and everyone in between.

Launched in 2023, the SC@Work Photo Contest, hosted by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SC DEW), highlights what a day at work looks like for employees across the state, in various industries whether a small or large employer.  Highly known for capturing the passion and energy of our state’s bustling workforce, the SC@Work Photo Contest shows off all the outstanding employers, jobs, and career paths South Carolina has to offer!

Whether one submits a photo of a mechanic building a car or a plane, a farmer in the field, a construction worker on the job site, a chef in the kitchen, an executive assistant writing letters, an artist painting a masterpiece, or a lawyer in a conference room, the SC@Work Photo Contest aims to document how you see SC@Work!

Contest Categories

• Grand Prize - Best Overall Workforce Photo
• Small Business Winner
• Regional Winners
  • Central
  • Pee Dee
  • South Coast
  • Upstate
• People's Choice  

How to Participate 

• Capture a photo of your employees or peers hard at work. Save the photo with a catchy name, then prepare to submit.
  • Photos should be at least 300px wide or 300px tall.
• Submit your photo by visiting https://pollunit.com/polls/2026photocontest
  • Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026

We can’t wait to see how you capture the essence of South Carolinians’ hustle, dedication, and hard work. 

Good luck and happy clicking! 

Selection Process 

Winners will be selected by the State Workforce Development Board and SC DEW's Leadership. Once winners are selected, they will be announced during Workforce Development Month in September, and the winning photos will be featured at the Workforce Champion Award Ceremony, www.dew.sc.gov, and DEW's social media platforms.

To view the complete gallery of previous submissions and winners and learn more about our SC@Work initiatives, visit: https://dew.sc.gov/galleries

2025 Winners

2025 marked the third year of the photo contest. 

Congratulations to the 2025 award recipients! To view the press release for the 2025 award recipients, click here. 

A gallery of the winning entries is below. 

Grand Prize Overall State Winner and Pee Dee Regional Winner: Black River Electric Cooperative

Small Business Winner: Ashevents

 

Upstate Region Winner: South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Central Region Winner: Custom Specialty Fabrication

 

South Coast Region Winner: The Citadel

People's Choice Winner: Tidelands Health

2024 Winners

2024 marked the second year of the photo contest. 

Congratulations to the 2024 award recipients! To view the press release for the 2024 award recipients, click here. 

A gallery of the winning entries is below.

Grand Prize Overall State Winner & South Coast Region Winner: Whitesville Rural Volunteer Fire Department

Upstate Region Winner: Southeastern Freight Lines

 

Pee Dee Region Winner: Baker Roofing Company                                       

Central Region Winner: Pine View Buildings, LLC

People’s Choice Winner: AFL

2023 Winners

2023 marked the first year of the photo contest. 

Congratulations to the 2023 award recipients! To view the press release for the 2023 award recipients, click here. 

A gallery of the winning entries is below.

Grand Prize Winner and Pee Dee Region Winner: Taste Lounge of Georgetown

Upstate Region Winner: Fukoku America, Inc.

 

Central Region Winner: The Therapy Place

South Coast Region Winner: Okatie Construction, LLC

 

People’s Choice Winner: Pinnacle Veterinary Group

 

Terms and Conditions 

Photographs or other still images are collected by the S.C. Department of Employment (DEW) and Workforce for the SC@Work: 2026 Photo Contest. As the submitter, you will hereby grant DEW permission to use our employee's likeness in photographs or other still images for any and all purposes, whether governmental or nongovernmental, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. You understand and agree that these materials will become the property of DEW.