Since 2008, DHEC has honored some of the top businesses, community groups and individuals for implementing successful air quality initiatives in local communities throughout South Carolina. Past winners include:
- 2018 Winners
- 2017 Winners
- 2016 Winners
- 2014-2015 Winners
- 2013 Winners
- 2012 Winners
- 2011 Winners
- 2010 Winners
- Bridgestone Aiken, Cindy Lilly (Ocean Bay Middle), St. John's Lutheran Church (Walhalla), Furman University, Open Burning Pilot Project (Chesterfield and Darlington Counties), WCRE Radio & The Link Newspaper, and EA Region 4 (2009)
- Glenn Wiles (Fountain Inn Elementary), Synithia Williams, Tom Falvey, Furman University, Lexington Medical Center, Greenville County, and Lexington County Council & Lexington Fire Service Division, (2008)