DEW’s Third Annual SC@Work: Photo Contest Is Open

The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Wants Employers to Show Off Their Work!

Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is pleased to announce that the third annual photo contest is underway, and we are excited to welcome new entries from businesses showing off what makes working in South Carolina so great! The SC@Work: 2025 Photo Contest is an initiative to celebrate the hard work and passion of businesses across the state by showcasing pictures of “South Carolinians at Work,” in which employers of any size, demographic, industry, and region submit a photo of their employees in action as they perform their daily jobs. 

During the 2024 Workforce Symposium, we announced the 2024 winners and issued an accompanying press release. DEW is excited to showcase and grow the virtual SC@Work Gallery, which displays all photo submissions from the inaugural 2023 photo contest and last year’s 2024 entries, and is sortable by region.

The contest invites every employer in South Carolina, regardless of photography experience, to submit images that capture the spirit, excellence, and pride of people in the workplace.  All employers are welcome, from small businesses to large companies, healthcare to manufacturing, Clemson to Charleston, and many more! Help us display the beauty and dedication of the various people and services that comprise our state’s workforce. 

The top entries will be selected based on the composition and quality of the shots. This year’s winners will be announced in September at a special event in recognition of Workforce Development Month. The contest images will also be featured on the SC@Work Gallery on the DEW website and the agency's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

The submission deadline is Friday, July 18, 2025.  For more information about the photo contest rules and requirements for entering your photograph, please visit the PollUnit submission page. Only photos submitted through the PollUnit page will be taken into consideration.

Members of the press can email communications@dew.sc.gov with inquiries or requests, while employers can email that address with technical questions regarding their submissions.

Please join DEW in showing SC@Work and recognizing South Carolina’s exceptional workforce!