The FOSCL Public Service Award was created in 1996 to honor an elected official for his/her support of a library (libraries) in South Carolina.  This award was closed and replaced by the Outstanding Public Official Award.

The FOSCL Library Staff Award was created in 1996 to recognize a library employee who has contributed above their normal duties to support a library or libraries in South Carolina.  This award was closed in 2007 and replaced by Public Library Employee Excellence Award.

The FOSCL Business Award was created in 1996 to honor a business in any community in South Carolina that has significantly aided a local library and its local Friends group.  This award was closed in 2007.

The FOSCL Trustee Award was created in 1997 to be presented to a public library trustee in South Carolina who has significantly contributed to a local library.  This award was closed in 2007.

The FOSCL Outstanding Program Award was created in 1999 to recognize a Friends group, which has a successful program or event.  This category was closed in 2007.