(Columbia, SC) -The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) is thrilled to announce it has been recognized with the South Carolina State Library’s Notable Documents Award for 2025 for their independent website. https://www.scaahc.org
“During the summer of 2025, the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) launched its updated website. Since its creation, the Commission has attended numerous events, visited and promoted the preservation of historic buildings, sites, and structures pertaining to African American history throughout the state, and hosted workshops and conferences to educate the public on the importance of African American heritage. With its visually appealing and user-friendly design, the SCAAHC website will assist the Commission in reaching audiences across South Carolina and beyond.
The Commission’s commitment to preserving and promoting Black South Carolina history and connecting audiences to that information, specifically through the creation of an independent statewide website was, instrumental in receiving this honor.”
The South Carolina State Library created this award in 1991 to recognize notable state agency publications released within a calendar year. Since then, the award has expanded to include state government websites, videos, and apps.
“South Carolina state documents provide a wealth of information, statistics, and share a broad range of knowledge about our state,” said South Carolina State Library Director Leesa Aiken. “I am pleased that we are able to publicly recognize these important publications and websites as notable documents, and it is my hope that all South Carolina state agencies continue to produce high-quality documents such as these.”
The Commission is grateful to the staff at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and Beam & Hinge for their passionate work and dedication. This honor motivates the Commission to continue adding beneficial information and resources to the website, with the next goal being a collection focused on the involvement of Black individuals during the American Revolution.
To see the full list of winner and learn more about the award, visit this link.
