识别

每一天, public servants across government work to solve big challenges—from developing new medical treatments 和 protecting our national security to supporting underserved communities 和 exploring the new frontiers of space.

Yet for many Americans, this vital work remains a mystery. They notice government when it fails, but not when it succeeds.  

We shed light on these untold success stories, recognizing the anonymous public servants who drive government’s most significant accomplishments 和 work tirelessly to protect our health, safety 和 well-being. 这样做的时候, we build public trust in government 和 underscore the critical role it plays in our democracy.

塞缪尔·J. Heyman Service to America Medals^®

For more than 20 years, the 塞缪尔·J. Heyman Service to America Medals^® have been the premier awards program recognizing innovation 和 leadership in the federal government. Considered the “Oscars” of government service, the Sammies are the Partnership’s way of highlighting the many ways in which our government impacts our lives for the better. Since its inception in 2001, the Sammies have honored more than 750 public servants for their accomplishments.

Public Service 识别 Week

Public Service 识别 Week (PSRW) is celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, 状态, 县, local 和 tribal government employees.

每年, the Partnership helps people 和 organizations across the country recognize the important work public servants do. PSRW 2023 was observed from May 7-May 13, 2023. Visit the PSRW site for resources, event recaps, videos 和 more.

Podcast: ‘Profiles in Public Service’

“Profiles in Public Service” tells stories about unsung public servants who drive government’s most important accomplishments. Our guests include federal employees 和 those who benefit from their leadership 和 innovation to demonstrate what federal services 和 support can mean for local communities 和 the broader public.