The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program is the only statewide recognition program for nurses from all practice settings. This premier recognition program selects the top 100 nurses from those who have been nominated to honor during a formal awards ceremony. With more than 45,000 licensed nurses in South Carolina, it is an honor to be selected as a Palmetto Gold recipient.

These nurses have demonstrated excellence in practice and commitment to the profession and have earned the respect of their colleagues and peers.

Palmetto Gold selection criteria includes:

  • Promoting and advancing the profession of nursing in a positive way in the practice setting
  • Demonstrating exceptional caring and commitment to patients, families, student nurses and colleagues
  • Demonstrating leadership and assists others to grow and develop
  • Promoting and advancing the profession of nursing