Est. 2004
The Medal.
The Best of State Statue — handcrafted, struck, and engraved — has been awarded fewer than four thousand times in two decades. It marks sustained excellence judged by an independent panel.
Our criteria.
Winners are evaluated on three pillars: excelling in their primary endeavor, demonstrating measurable noteworthy accomplishments, and surpassing what one would normally expect within their industry.
Judges are anonymous, independent of the program, and rotate annually. No category fees buy a winner's seat at the table.
3,800+
Winners inducted
22
Years of record
41
Active categories